Provides an in-depth study of the four principal documents athat underlie our America system of government.
November 1, 2011
Gr 5-8-Krensky's largely standard coverage places each document into historical context, explaining the conditions that led to its creation and describing how it was written and adopted. He summarizes each document's contents and analyzes its continuing relevance. Every book reproduces the entire text of its titular document and includes captioned period reproductions, photos, and sidebars provide supplemental information. Although these books will help report writers understand the founding documents, they do not improve on the many other available titles about the same subjects, making them additional choices.
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