If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution by Joan Holub invites readers to experience a pivotal moment in American history. The book transports young readers to the summer of 1787, when delegates gathered in Philadelphia to draft the United States Constitution. Through engaging illustrations and captivating text, readers meet key figures like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, learning about their debates and decisions. The narrative helps children understand the importance of the Constitution in establishing the framework for American democracy, making history accessible and relatable. By imagining themselves as part of the event, readers gain a personal connection to this foundational moment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: If You, If You Were There, If You Were a .

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 80 pages in this book. This book was published in 1992 by Perfection Learning .

Elizabeth Levy was born on April 4, 1942, in Buffalo, N. Y. She earned a B. A. (magna cum laude) from Brown University, and a M. A. T. from Columbia University. Before writing full-time, she worked as an editor and researcher in a news department at American Broadcasting Co. and was an assistant editor at a publishing company. Her books cover a wide range of reading levels and subject matter. While Levy obviously writes her books to instruct children, she also says she writes on subjects in which she is greatly interested. Levy is a member of the Authors Guild, Authors League of America, Writers of America, and PEN. Joan Holub has authored and/or illustrated over 120 children's books. She lives in Raleigh, N. C.