When America declared its independence in 1776, the new republic's journey to become one unified nation had just begun. Here is the unforgettable story of fifty-five Americans and the Constitution they created in 1787 to give the struggling new government a foundation that has held ever since.

With accurate historical information, this 48-page nonfiction picture book tells why and how the Constitution of the United States was created. A More Perfect Union includes a map and back matter with a table of dates and a summary of the Articles of the Constitution.

A simple, attractive, informative book about a milestone in American history. The simplest and most accessible history of the Constitution to date.--School Library Journal
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Book details

• Format Paperback
• Pages48 pages
• LanguageEnglish
• ISBN100688101925
• ISBN139780688101923