In 1776 Thomas Jefferson put his quill to paper and the Declaration of Independence sprang to life. Follow the Declaration's journey over the next two centuries, surviving eight wars and travelling through five states on horseback, boat, railcar, and tank to its current home in the National Archives.

Introduces the United States House of Representatives and how a bill becomes a law.

Describes Alexander Hamilton's life and his contributions to the country, from his early life in the West Indies and his tenure as a soldier in the Revolutionary War to his integral role in developing the U.S. Constitution.

Presents an introduction to Independence Hall, in simple text with illustrations, describing what it is and why it is important in U.S. history.

On a school field trip to Washington, D.C., student council member Grace and her classmates learn about the three branches of the federal government, how school government operates, the qualities of effective leadership, and how to be a good citizen.

Provides information on the reasons why the people of the United States decided they needed a constitution, how it was written and adopted, and what it covers, including why September 17 is celebrated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.

"A picture book of lawyer, politician, and civil rights leader Barbara Jordan."--Provided by publisher.

"A picture book biography of John Roy Lynch, one of the first African-Americans elected into the United States Congress"--Provided by publisher.

""The time has come for this Nation to fulfill its promise." John F. Kennedy was born one hundred years ago. As America's thirty-fifth president, he often took bold actions: establishing a peace corps and challenging Americans to land on the moon. But on civil rights, it took the urging and the example of other courageous people--leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson, and even students and children--to help him realize that the...