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Constitution Translated For Kids
by Cathy Travis
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Oakwood Pub. (2002-01-25)
ISBN: 1591650003
EAN: 9781591650003
Paperback: 86 pages
SKU: 07110190
Condition: Like New As issued n
Comments: Paperback. Like new condition with no markings and no creases to spine or cover. Very slight wear to cover. Near fine copy.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Constitution Translated for Kids is a line-by-line, section-by-section simple translation of the entire United States Constitution, written at the 5th grade level. The book features the actual 1787 text of the United States Constitution on the left-hand side of the page and the translation appears on the right side in the first ever side-by-side, simple translation of the short, yet most supreme, legal and political document of the United States. The book also offers historical context, questions to consider about the Constitution, and student exercises that approximate the decisions made in the name of democracy. Ideal for classroom use, a workbook that answers questions put forth in the book is also available. This package comes to the classroom as a teaching product that needs no additional study or preparation on the part of teachers
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Customer Reviews
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Wonderful Educational Tool
Rating  (4)
Date: 2008-10-15
This is a fantastic resource for anyone wishing to better understand the Constitution. It's written at a level middle graders will comprehend, but it would also be useful for teenagers and adults who may not always 'get' the wording in the original document. The side-by-side format is ingenious, allowing the reader to easily find specific sections or Amendments.
As a homeschooling mom, I particularly appreciate the exercise section at the end which provides proposed Amendments and points of discussion. There's also a page of hypothetical situations which will allow the student to determine what if any Constitutional privileges are violated. My only complaint is that for that particular section there's no answer key - it would have been helpful just to make sure I'm not overlooking anything. But, aside from that one tiny thing, I thought the book was an exceptional tool that would be extremely useful to teachers and anyone interested in learning more about the foundation of the U.S. government.
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Excellent curriculum clarifying the U.S. Government
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-10-12
This book was recommended by another home schooling mom as we embark upon the study of our constitution and government. It is a concise, clear and very helpful course, in understanding and teaching the various branches and functions of our government. We appreciate the use of a curriculum that is not only easy to use but factual and accurate. Very pleased.
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Constitution Translated for Kids
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-03-22
I teach middle school Civics. When I heard Cathy Travis' interview on NPR, I ordered the book for my classes that were studying the Constitution. The students loved the book's explanations.
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Excellent- must have
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-01-19
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
This excellent and easy to comprehend book is a MUST if you're learning or teaching the constitution. The pages are split down the middle. On the left are the words of the constitution, on the right is a reworded translation for children to easily understand the verbage without changing it's meaning. It is very clear, consise, and NON-INTIMIDATING! After struggling to create an interest in learning the constitution with my 3 homeschooled children ages 9-13, this has been what causes them to proclain History to be their favorite subject. I recommend this book.
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All these types of books are long overdue.
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-11-25
3 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
Thank goodness there are now authors who appreciate the younger audiences. If kids are exposed to our founding documents early in their academic grades, they will appreciate history more fully as they progress. I wish this book would have been available when I was younger. Buy this and another of my recommendations for students: "The Elementary Common Sense of Thomas Paine; An Interactive Adaptation for All Ages" here on Amazon. I have given copies of both these titles to my brother and extended family, and even donated copies to the local elementary and middle school.
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