OUR NATIONS DOCUMENTS

The Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, Gettysburg Address, Emancipation Proclamation, and more

The third title in the handbook series from TIME for Kids following Presidents of the United States and 50 States, Our Nation's Documents offers annotated surveys of American history's foundational works with up-to-date scholarship and more than 200 full-color photos and illustrations. This guide provides young readers with the basic information they need to know about the establishment of our government, and gives an historical perspective on current political events. This collection of documents includes The Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution with the Bill of Rights and amendments, plus excerpts from the Federalist Papers and much more.