Constituting America – Constituting America's 2017 Fall "Celebrate America" Auction!
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Books

"Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?" & "Shh! We're Writing the Constitution"

Item Number
337
Estimated Value
12 USD
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Item Description

Two delightful books for your youngster! 

"Shh! We're Writing the Constitution"

"Go behind the scenes at the Constitutional Convention, thanks to award-winning author Jean Fritz's words!

This factual gem that's written with Newbery Honor author Jean Fritz's humorous touch chronicles the hot summer of 1787 where fifty-five delegates from thirteen states huddled together in the strictest secrecy in Philadelphia to draw up the constitution of the United States!  Includes a copy of the Constitution and those who signed it!

"An informative, interesting, and immensely readable account of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 . . . An excellent choice for introducing young readers to the complexities of the constitution."β€”School Library Journal"

 

"Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?"

Little-known facts are highlighted in this fun book about this historical figure, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz. β€œThe book is a most enjoyable view of history . . . The delightful illustrations exactly suit the times and the extraordinary character of John Hancock.”—The Horn Book

Everyone knows that John Hancock was one of the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. But not many know that he signed his name so large to show how mad he was about how the colonists had been treated.