The Magna Carta

by Marcia Amidon Lusted

Overview

Although a British document, the Magna Carta was an influential and important written document that helped shape the foundation of America. Readers will discover why this primary source is so important, the context behind the document, and how it inspired key U.S. documents like the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Rich world history and the progress of human liberty comes to life through strong picture-text matching, at-level content, and resourceful back matter.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977110145
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Shaping the United States of America
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	720L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Charter in the Making 4

Chapter 2 Writing the Magna Carta 8

Chapter 3 A Civil War 12

Chapter 4 Across the Ocean 16

Glossary 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Critical Thinking Questions 24

Index 24

Interviews

Early introduction to primary source documents; Curriculum aligned to C3 standards for history; At-level, accessible text with ATOS under 3.6; Strong picture-text match to aid comprehension; Text features aid and enhance main text.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 1–3—Using age-appropriate explanations, foundational documents of the United States are explored through events that led to their creation. The inclusion of the Magna Carta and the Mayflower Compact show how both were vital in creating and shaping the Constitution. The volume on the Star-Spangled Banner gives historical context for the important poem that went on to become the country's national anthem. Colorful illustrations (mostly paintings from or of the era), reproductions of historical documents, and contemporary photographs are used effectively. A noteworthy feature is that bolded vocabulary words are not just defined in the glossary but also in sidebars near where they first appear in the text. Despite their brevity, all volumes clearly illustrate why the documents were necessary at the time, and how their importance continues. VERDICT A good choice for all elementary libraries.

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