Whats the Bill of Rights? (First Guide to Government)

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Who wrote the Bill of Rights? Where can you see the Bill of Rights? What right does the First Amendment protect? Discover the history and importance of this document. Learn about each of the first ten amendments and the rights they protect. The 'First Guide to Government' series introduces students to the federal, state, and local governments. Each book explores the structure, function, and responsibilities of each branch of the government.

Basic introductions to significant U.S. documents. Each slim book offers two to four lines of large-print text and one illustration per page, making these complex subjects easy to comprehend. Unfamiliar words (amendment, article, preamble, colony, ratify) are in bold and included in the glossary; some are defined within the body of the text. The books are illustrated with contemporary and archival photos, average-quality reproductions of documents and artwork, a few simple maps, and a graph. Each title also includes a Find Out More section, which includes the location of the document. Purchase these first guides where needed. Recommended--Patricia Sarles, Passages Academy, Bronx, NY School Library Journal-- "School Library Journal" Part of the Heinemann First Guide to Government series. Simple, basic vocabulary is used. Index and picture glossary included. An introduction to the federal, state, and local governments focuses on structure, function and responsibilities of each branch of government. Each title also includes a Find Out More section. Binding is very sturdy. The introduction to the Bill of Rights presents the history of the Constitution, when it was added, who wrote it, other amendments, and why it is important. Recommended--Pam Weber, Library Media Specialist Arlington Independent School District2/4/2009-- "Arlington Independent School District"