Though the American Revolution is widely recognized as our nation's founding story, the years immediately following the war-when our government was a disaster and the country was in a terrible crisis-were in fact the most crucial in establishing the country's independence. The group of men who traveled to Philadelphia in the summer of 1787 had no idea what kind of history their meeting would make. But all their ideas, arguments, and compromises-from...

This book describes the creation of the document which sets out the rules of government for our country.

Describes the events occurring before and during the Constitutional Convention, in which delegates from the thirteen original states struggled to agree on a Constitution.

This book is a collection of essays dealing with the issues the delegates faced in the framing of the U.S. Constitution and the debates that emerged between Federalists and anti-Federalists.

This book discusses the United States Constitution, including how it was written and how it became law.

A whole new generation of patriots can be inspired by the memorable songs that explain how our government is set up and how the electoral process works. Plus, keep track of the actual voting results in all 50 states.

Our leaders swear to uphold it, our military to defend it. It is the blueprint for the shape and function of government itself and what defines Americans as Americans. But how many of us truly know our Constitution? The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation uses the art of illustrated storytelling to breathe life into our nations cornerstone principles. Simply put, it is the most enjoyable and groundbreaking way to read the governing...

A compact, fully annotated reference to important documents includes coverage of crucial Supreme Court cases that have shaped America's constitutional history.