The Bill of Rights (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third Series)

Learn about the Bill of Rights, its authors, and its lasting effects in this introduction for young learners!

More than 200 years ago, the Founding Fathers created the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution. These amendments were a check on government control and ensured citizens and states certain basic personal freedoms. In this book, readers will learn about each of the ten amendments and how they function today.

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. The “Cornerstones of Freedom” series explores what inspires people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America.

| Lucia Raatma received her bachelor s degree in English literature from the University of South Carolina and her master's degree in cinema studies from New York University. She has written a wide range of books for young people. She lives with her family in Florida.