num_pages: 64
description: 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."— School Library Journal
language: English
title: Shh! We're Writing the Constitution
titlecomplete: Shh! We're Writing the Constitution
genres: Historical, Politics, Picture Books, American Revolution, Nonfiction, School, American History, Childrens, History, Government
ratings_count: 725
publisher: Puffin Books