Book details
A Kids' Guide to America's Bill of Rights: Revised Edition (Kids' Guide to American History)
Description
Which 462 words are so important that they've changed the course of American history more than once? The Bill of Rights: the first ten amendments to the Constitution, the crucial document that spells out how the United States is to be governed.Packed with anecdotes, sidebars, case studies, suggestions for further reading, and humorous illustrations, Kathleen Krull's introduction to the Bill of Rights brings an important topic vividly to life. Whether you're a middle grader or high schooler or even an adult, and whether you're looking to expand your knowledge or to reearch a report, the format of this "kids' guide" makes the information understandable and interesting.Find out what the Bill of Rights is and how it affects your daily life in this fascinating look at the history, significance, and mysteries of these laws that are designed to protect the individual freedoms of Americans--including young people.Some of the questions addressed in this easy-to-follow book: Why did early American founders argue that individuals needed a Bill of Rights to protect them from government?Why is freedom of speech so thrilling and so controversial?What is religious intolerance, and when can it be fatal?What does it really mean to take the Fifth?How does the Bill of Rights affect the rights of kids?
Age
8-12
Text complexity
advanced
Length
240 pages
Why to read
- Educational Value: The book provides a clear and concise explanation of the Bill of Rights, making it an excellent resource for children to learn about one of the most important documents in American history.
- Engaging Content: Kathleen Krull presents the information in a way that is both informative and entertaining, keeping young readers engaged with interesting anecdotes and fun illustrations.
- Critical Thinking: By exploring the amendments and their implications, the book encourages kids to think critically about the rights and freedoms they enjoy and how they apply to everyday life.
- Relevance to Current Events: With the revised edition, children can draw connections between historical rights and contemporary issues, helping them understand the ongoing importance of the Bill of Rights in American society.