The Bill Of Rights

Presents the story of the Bill of Rights and describes the protections that it provides, including freedom of speech and... (more)

Presents the story of the Bill of Rights and describes the protections that it provides, including freedom of speech and the right to a fair and speedy trial. (less)

Describes the creation and ratification of the Bill of Rights, explains what rights are, and discusses the rights it gua... (more)

Describes the creation and ratification of the Bill of Rights, explains what rights are, and discusses the rights it guarantees, such as freedom of speech. (less)

Discusses how the Bill of Rights came about and how the people determine how well these ten amendments to the Constituti... (more)

Discusses how the Bill of Rights came about and how the people determine how well these ten amendments to the Constitution are used. (less)

This book describes how James Madison composed the Bill of Rights, which was ratified as an official part of the U.S. Co... (more)

This book describes how James Madison composed the Bill of Rights, which was ratified as an official part of the U.S. Constitution. (less)

A history and explanation of the Bill of Rights. (more)

A history and explanation of the Bill of Rights. (less)

This book explores the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution protecting the rights of the people. (more)

This book explores the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution protecting the rights of the people. (less)

"An analysis of the U.S. Bill of Rights, with information on how it was created and how it has evolved, with examples of... (more)

"An analysis of the U.S. Bill of Rights, with information on how it was created and how it has evolved, with examples of major Supreme Court decisions related to it"--Provided by publisher. (less)

Provides an account of the events that led to the creation of the Bill of Rights, explaining what the Bill of Rights is,... (more)

Provides an account of the events that led to the creation of the Bill of Rights, explaining what the Bill of Rights is, and examining the impact of this document on the formation and development of the United States. (less)

This book discusses the history, the people, and the importance of the Bill of Rights, the document protecting the right... (more)

This book discusses the history, the people, and the importance of the Bill of Rights, the document protecting the rights of the people who could vote at the time. (less)

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Traces the history of the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution and highlights contemporary challenges to eac... (more)

Traces the history of the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution and highlights contemporary challenges to each of the ten amendments. (less)

Collectively known as the United States Bill of Rights, these first ten amendments to the United States Constitution lim... (more)

Collectively known as the United States Bill of Rights, these first ten amendments to the United States Constitution limit the powers of the federal government and protect the rights of all citizens, residents and visitors on United States territory. Introduced in 1789 in the First United States Congress by James Madison, these amendments came into effect on December 15, 1791, when ratified by three-fourths of the states. This document plays a central role in American law and remains to this day a symbol of the freedoms and culture of this nation. (less)

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Provides an overview of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. (more)

Provides an overview of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. (less)

"Carefully leveled text coupled with primary-source images will encourage young readers to take a closer look at the U.S... (more)

"Carefully leveled text coupled with primary-source images will encourage young readers to take a closer look at the U.S. Constitution's first ten Amendments, known as the Bill of Rights. Citizens of the newly independent United States proposed several freedoms, including speech, assembly, and worship--many of which are still recognized and honored today. Curriculum-based content and fact-filled sidebars help define these rights, while allowing readers to draw connections between the Bill of Rights and their daily lives"--From the publisher's web site. (less)

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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the Bill of Rights... (more)

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the Bill of Rights to young readers through leveled text and related photos"-- (less)

"There's been a lot of buzz lately about how some of the Founding Fathers' values were different from our own. So how ex... (more)

"There's been a lot of buzz lately about how some of the Founding Fathers' values were different from our own. So how exactly does a 200-year-old document relate to our contemporary society? This book discusses the origin of the Bill of Rights, details each of the first ten amendments, and helps readers connect these fundamental rights with present-day issues. Colorful graphics, photographs, and informative fact boxes-in addition to accessible vocabulary-make this complex topic easy to read about."-- (less)

Describes the history and development of the first ten Constitutional amendments, also known as the Bill of Rights, and ... (more)

Describes the history and development of the first ten Constitutional amendments, also known as the Bill of Rights, and presents stories of the many people who have helped to keep it a living document. (less)

Primary and secondary source articles provide information on the Bill of Rights and the various controversies that have ... (more)

Primary and secondary source articles provide information on the Bill of Rights and the various controversies that have surrounded it through the years. (less)

An in-depth discussion of the Bill of Rights that includes information and essays designed to help readers interpret and... (more)

An in-depth discussion of the Bill of Rights that includes information and essays designed to help readers interpret and understand all parts of the document. (less)

Examines the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States, and discusses the rights which they are inte... (more)

Examines the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States, and discusses the rights which they are intended to protect. (less)

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Uses contemporary documents to explore the history of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the British tra... (more)

Uses contemporary documents to explore the history of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the British traditions on which they were based, and their impact on American society. (less)

Includes an overview of the original debate over the need for a bill of rights, an exploration of some later debates abo... (more)

Includes an overview of the original debate over the need for a bill of rights, an exploration of some later debates about rights issues, and an appendix of original documents. (less)

Presents an examination of the Bill of Rights, which guarantees the basic human rights of all citizens, placing its word... (more)

Presents an examination of the Bill of Rights, which guarantees the basic human rights of all citizens, placing its words into present-day contexts so that young readers can see how it applies to them. (less)

Chronicles how the Bill of Rights came to be, as well as the freedoms it guarantees, details each of the amendments, and... (more)

Chronicles how the Bill of Rights came to be, as well as the freedoms it guarantees, details each of the amendments, and demonstrates how some have affected contemporary life in the United States. (less)

A brief discussion of the meaning of the Bill of rights, the first ten amendments of the Constitution of the United Stat... (more)

A brief discussion of the meaning of the Bill of rights, the first ten amendments of the Constitution of the United States. (less)

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