If You Were a Kid at the Signing of the Constitution (1787)

Janel Rodriguez
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  • ISBN: 1546136193, 9781546136194
  • Page count: 32
  • Published: 2025
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Publisher: Children's Press

What was it like to be a kid during the signing of the Constitution?

In 1787, representatives from 12 out of 13 states met in Philadelphia to decide how to run the United States. After many months of heated debates, they reached an agreement and signed it on parchment paper. The Constitution of the United States had been born!

Join Elisabeth and Archie as they work to stop a spy from infiltrating the convention and as they witness this defining moment in American history!

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

Step back in time to the most relevant historical moments with the best-selling series, “If You Were a Kid”! In an exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction, a fictionalized narrative teaches history through the eyes of kids, while informational text introduces readers to key factual information. With engaging text, illustrations, and photos on every page, “If You Were a Kid” will spark readers’ curiosity and imagination, making learning about our past an accessible and unforgettable experience.

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Categories: Children's Books, Educational, Picture Books

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About the Author

Janel Rodriguez

Janel Rodriguez is a “Nuyorican” — that is, a Puerto Rican born and raised in New York City. Janel has previously written books and articles about Latina and Black American SHEroes and enjoys writing children’s fiction, too. When she isn’t tapping away on her laptop, she can be found making art — especially drawing or painting portraits of people. Makenzie McCarthy spent her childhood immersed in art. After graduating from the University of Hawaii with a degree in creative writing she then got her masters in Elementary Education. She devotes her time to the creation of children’s books that not only stimulate children’s imaginations but represent children from a variety of diverse backgrounds.