We the People
The Constitution of the United States
$41.80
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
15 May 2014
Summary
In this heartfelt tribute to the U.S. Constitution, two-time Caldecott illustrator Peter Spier takes his readers on a visual journey through this historical document, and illuminates the fascinating tales and politics behind its creation.
The U.S. Constitution brought to life for young readers!
In this visual celebration of the U.S. Constitution and America’s founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document c…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780385376174 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0385376170 |
| Author: | Peter Spier |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Doubleday Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2014 |
| Weight: | 499g |
| Dimensions: | 318mm x 222mm x 11mm |
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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 awarded the Christopher medal, 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 Dutch Navy. He illustrated more than 100 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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