Creating the Constitution: 1787
By Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier
Read by Jim Manchester
The Drama of American History Series: Book 1998
Unabridged
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1 Format: Library CD
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ISBN: 9780792795469
| Runtime: | 1.88 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Using a narrative format, Creating the Constitution details the events leading up to the writing of the US Constitution and what American leaders went through to create it. The authors describe the conflicts between the new states and the delegates each sent to the Constitutional Convention, as well as the work that was done to resolve the many issues at hand.
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Author Bio: Christopher Collier
Christopher Collier is an author and historian. He attended Clark University and Columbia University, where he earned his PhD. He was the official Connecticut State Historian from 1984 to 2004 and is now professor of history emeritus at the University of Connecticut. He is the brother of James Lincoln Collier, with whom he has written a number of novels, most of which are based on historic events. His books have been nominated for several awards, including the Newbery Honor and the Pulitzer Prize.
Author Bio: James Lincoln Collier
James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.
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Details
| Available Formats : | Library CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Runtime: | 1.88 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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