NONFICTION

12 Questions About the US Constitution

by Lois Sepahban
9781632352897. ea vol: 32p. (Examining Primary Sources). chron. ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Amicus. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $31.35. pap. $9.95.
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Gr 6–8—A dive into U.S. history through the documents that forged or forever changed the nation. First chapters describe the issues that necessitated the creation of the featured document. The following sections examine the provenance of the document, such as who wrote it and when and to whom. Also covered are the content and implications of the work. Content is well organized. Neat columns of text are balanced with complementary archival images, and sidebars offer questions designed to encourage critical thinking. Others contain expository statistics. To emphasize the importance of the Gettysburg Address to the people of the time, the author points out how in 1863 the town of Gettysburg, PA, had 2,000 residents but an estimated 15,000 people attended the dedication where Lincoln spoke.
VERDICT With thought-provoking analysis, this series makes the most of primary sources and is a fine choice for most middle school collections.
Reviewed by Jennifer Prince , Apr 01, 2017

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