{"product_id":"we-the-people-the-story-of-our-constitution-paperback","title":"We the People: The Story of Our Constitution - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLynne Cheney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGreg Harlin\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback, Lynne Cheney's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrated history of how the Constitution came to be. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I am mortified beyond expression when I view the clouds which have spread over the brightest morn that ever dawned upon any country.\" --George Washington \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmerica had won the Revolution, but our troubles were far from over. The thirteen states were squabbling, the country could not pay its bills, and in Massachusetts farmers had taken up arms against the government. Was our country, which had fought so hard for its independence, going to survive? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn May 1787 delegates from across the country--including George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin--gathered in Philadelphia and, meeting over the course of a sweltering summer, created a new framework for governing: the Constitution of the United States. Their efforts turned a shaky alliance of states into a nation that would prosper and grow powerful, drawing its strength for centuries to come from \"We the people\" and inspiring hope for freedom around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow in paperback for the first time, this richly illustrated tale of a crucial point in our nation's history will enthrall readers young and old.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLynne Cheney's most recent book is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003e We the People: The Story of Our Constitution\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Greg Harlin. She is also the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eAmerica: A Patriotic Primer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhen Washington Crossed the Delaware: A Wintertime Story for Young Patriots\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Time for Freedom: What Happened When in America\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOur 50 States: A Family Adventure Across America\u003c\/i\u003e, and has written a memoir, \u003ci\u003eBlue Skies, No Fences\u003c\/i\u003e. Mrs. Cheney is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and former chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband, Vice President Richard B. Cheney. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Harlin\u003c\/b\u003e is an acclaimed artist and illustrator. His books for children include \u003ci\u003eDangerous Crossing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePaul Revere's Midnight Ride\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMississippi\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHanukkah at Valley Forge\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the 2007 Sydney Taylor Book Award. He has spent much of his twenty-eight working years recreating history through his paintings. His work has appeared in many national periodicals, including \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e, National Park Service publications, and \u003ci\u003eKids Discover\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and has received award recognition from the Society of Illustrators and American Illustration, among other entities. Mr. Harlin lives in Annapolis, Maryland.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.1 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e We the People: The Story of Our Constitution\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47747409477844,"sku":"9781442444225","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/3785\/7748\/files\/eDNibnhwYzJibm1JWHpleVZqWk1yQT09.webp?v=1775048712","url":"https:\/\/bookschoices.com\/products\/we-the-people-the-story-of-our-constitution-paperback","provider":"Books Choices ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}