We the People
The Constitution of the United States
$23.33
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
5 May 2020
Summary
Get ready for election year and the 4th of July with this heartfelt tribute to the U.S. Constitution, from two-time Caldecott illustrator Peter Spier.
The US Constitution brought to life for young readers!
In this visual celebration of the US Constitution and America’s founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document came to symbolize freedom, justice, equality, and hope for all citizens.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593128084 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593128087 |
| Author: | Peter Spier |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 5 May 2020 |
| Weight: | 245g |
| Dimensions: | 311mm x 222mm |
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What They're Saying
Critics Review
★ “A joyful celebration of the people whose leaders created the Constitution.“—Booklist, starred review
“A celebration of America’s diversity.”—Kirkus
“Spier has created a tribute that can be appreciated in more than one sitting.”—Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Peter Spier
PETER SPIER was one of America’s most popular and renowned children’s illustrators. His books, acclaimed by critics and readers alike, won numerous awards and honors-Noah’s Ark won the Caldecott Medal and The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night is a Caldecott Honor Book. His book People was nominated for an American Book Award and received the National Mass Media Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews for “outstanding contributions to better human relations and the cause of brotherhood.” Spier was born and educated in Amsterdam. Before coming to the United States, he served in the Royal Netherlands Navy. He illustrated dozens of books and was also an avid and celebrated builder of model ships. Peter Spier died in 2017 at the age of 89.
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