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PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group

ISBN-100698116240

ISBN-139780698116245

eBay Product ID (ePID)154036

Product Key Features

Book TitleShh! We're Writing the Constitution

Number of Pages64 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1997

TopicLaw & Crime, History / United States / General, History / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & First Families (U.S.)

IllustratorDepaola, Tomie, Yes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorJean Fritz

FormatUk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight6 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width7.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Reviews"An informative, interesting, and immensely readable account of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 . . . An excellent choice for introducing young readers to the complexities of the constitution."-- School Library Journal "In her conversational and entertaining style, Fritz takes readers behind the scenes to learn what it was like during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 . . . A really delightful way to learn American history."-- Children's Literature , Praise for Shh! We're Writing the Constitution "As usual, Fritz's account is lively and spiced with bits of detail that make the report come alive .... The informed reporting that goes on here will give readers a new perspective on our government's beginnings." -Booklist (starred review) "The author has distinguished herself again by making a landmark event an exciting story." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) "An informative, interesting, and immensely readable account of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 . . . An excellent choice for introducing young readers to the complexities of the constitution."-- School Library Journal "In her conversational and entertaining style, Fritz takes readers behind the scenes to learn what it was like during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 . . . A really delightful way to learn American history."-- Children's Literature ALA Notable Book An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists A Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies A Child Study Children's Book Committee (Bank Street College) Children's Book of the Year

Dewey Edition19

Grade FromSecond Grade

Grade ToFourth Grade

Dewey Decimal342.73/029

SynopsisGo behind the scenes at the Constitutional Convention, thanks to award-winning author Jean Fritz's words This factual gem that's written with Newbery Honor author Jean Fritz's humorous touch chronicles the hot summer of 1787 where fifty-five delegates from thirteen states huddled together in the strictest secrecy in Philadelphia to draw up the constitution of the United States Includes a copy of the Constitution and those who signed it "An informative, interesting, and immensely readable account of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 . . . An excellent choice for introducing young readers to the complexities of the constitution."-- School Library Journal, Go behind the scenes at the Constitutional Convention, thanks to award-winning author Jean Fritz's words! This factual gem that's written with Newbery Honor author Jean Fritz's humorous touch chronicles the hot summer of 1787 where fifty-five delegates from thirteen states huddled together in the strictest secrecy in Philadelphia to draw up the constitution of the United States! Includes a copy of the Constitution and those who signed it! "An informative, interesting, and immensely readable account of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 . . . An excellent choice for introducing young readers to the complexities of the constitution."-- School Library Journal

LC Classification NumberKF4541