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    The U.S. Constitution
    The U.S. Constitution
    The U.S. Constitution
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    The U.S. Constitution

    By Laura K. Murray

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    Encourage good citizenship and teach young readers about primary sources as they learn about the U.S. Constitution. Readers will get an inside look at the document on which our nation was founded, along with the branches of government, courts of law, amendments, and rights. Written at-level and with curriculum-based content, students will learn about the events leading up to the 1787 Constitutional Convention and how this important document still impacts America today.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateMay 1, 2019
    ISBN9781977119599
    The U.S. Constitution
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    Laura K. Murray

    Laura K. Murray is the Minnesota-based author of more than 80 published or forthcoming books for young readers. Her creative writing and poetry have been featured in River Valley Woman, The Talking Stick, Mankato Poetry Walk & Ride, and elsewhere. She loves learning from her readers and helping them find their reading superpowers! Visit her at LauraKMurray.com.

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