Unite or Die : How Thirteen States Became a Nation (Paperback)

from debnance

Fun, fun fun. Sure we have heard of the Articles of Confederation and the Virginia Compromise and the New Jersey Plan, but who really remembers much about them? This book could help lots of kids (and adults, on occasion) better understand how our system of government came about.After the war for ...

from nsnide1

I like that in this book the author not only summarizes how the 13 states became united but also provides dates, facts, and locations of meetings. Including all of these things can be hard but the author writes the book in a way that the book is still engaging. I also like that the story wrote th...

from SuPendleton

This book gives the background on how the 13 states came together to form a nation in a manner meant to engage younger readers. The book is creative in the way it imparts information; the information is presented as a play being performed on stage. It is very colorful and tries to reveal what que...

from abbylibrarian

This entertaining picture book gives a great overview of the creation of the American Constitution. In clear, concise text Jacqueline Jules explains why we needed a central government and how the thirteen states went about creating one. Jef Czekaj's illustrations make it fun as the information is...

from debnance

Fun, fun fun. Sure we have heard of the Articles of Confederation and the Virginia Compromise and the New Jersey Plan, but who really remembers much about them? This book could help lots of kids (and adults, on occasion) better understand how our system of government came about.After the war for ...