We the People
Autor Peter Spieren Limba Engleză Hardback – 29 mai 2014 – vârsta de la 5 până la 9 ani
In this visual celebration of the U.S. Constitution and America's founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document came to symbolize freedom, justice, equality, and hope for all citizens. This fact-filled volume includes:
★ The complete text of the Constitution
★ An illustrated preamble to the Constitution, illuminating its signifcance from its birth through to modern times
★ The fascinating history of the struggle to create and ratify the Constitution
★ An historical reproduction of the original document
Full of illustrations that bring the Constitution to life, this is a must-have resource for every American school, library, and home.
★ "A joyful celebration of the people whose leaders created the Constitution"-Booklist, starred review
"A celebration of America's diversity"-Kirkus
"Spier has created a tribute that can be appreciated in more than one sitting."-Publishers Weekly
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780385376174
ISBN-10: 0385376170
Pagini: 48
Ilustrații: Illustrations (colour)
Dimensiuni: 229 x 318 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Editura: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
ISBN-10: 0385376170
Pagini: 48
Ilustrații: Illustrations (colour)
Dimensiuni: 229 x 318 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Editura: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Descriere
Presented in easy-to-read language, We The People makes the Constitution fun and approachable for children. Spier gives the historical facts behind the writing of the document, while his colorful and realistic illustrations depict scenes of past and present American life. "...A joyful celebration of the people whose leaders created the Constitution"...--Booklist, starred review. Full-color throughout.
Notă biografică
PETER SPIERwas one of America's most popular and renowned children's illustrators. His books, acclaimed by critics and readers alike, won numerous awards and honors:Noah's Arkwon the Caldecott Medal andThe Fox Went Out on a Chilly Nightis a Caldecott Honor Book. His bookPeoplewas awarded the Christopher medal, was nominated for an American Book Award, and received the National Mass Media Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews for "outstanding contributions to better human relations and the cause of brotherhood."
Spier was born and educated in Amsterdam. Before coming to the United States he served in the Royal Dutch Navy. He illustrated more than 100 books and was also an avid and celebrated builder of model ships. Peter Spier died in 2017 at the age of 89.
Spier was born and educated in Amsterdam. Before coming to the United States he served in the Royal Dutch Navy. He illustrated more than 100 books and was also an avid and celebrated builder of model ships. Peter Spier died in 2017 at the age of 89.