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Rebels, Robbers, and Radicals : The Story of the Bill of Rights by Teri Kanefield (2025, Hardcover)

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Yet this soaring vision of human rights was written by enslavers who deprived others of these rights. With full-color illustrations and thought-provoking text, Rebels, Robbers, and Radicals explores how our rights evolve as the nation grows and changes"--.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherAbrams, Inc.

ISBN-101419768263

ISBN-139781419768262

eBay Product ID (ePID)9070478549

Product Key Features

Book TitleRebels, Robbers, and Radicals : the Story of the Bill of Rights

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2025

TopicLaw & Crime, General, History / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods

IllustratorYes

GenreLaw, Juvenile Nonfiction

AuthorTeri Kanefield

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight22 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2024-052650

ReviewsA succinct yet comprehensive overview...easily digestible...This title will be valuable to report writers, and those with an interest in the Bill of Rights will find it an informative read., This well-researched examination of the Bill of Rights provides an easily digestible explanation of the first 10 amendments of the Constitution and their significance, specifically for young readers., "It's a timely work that not only acts as a concise and approachable political primer but also challenges young readers to examine how these rights are interpreted and enforced."-- Publishers Weekly, A compelling exploration of the Bill of Rights that weaves together landmark cases, historical narratives, and reflections on the paradoxes of liberty...The clear prose guides readers through complex constitutional principles, making this work a useful educational resource...insightful, thought-provoking, and timely.

Grade FromFifth Grade

Grade ToNinth Grade

SynopsisAn engaging, easy-to-digest look at the Bill of Rights highlighting its history, evolution, and significance for kids today Ever wondered why our laws work the way they do? This engaging and thorough look at the Bill of Rights--the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution--is told in simple language that middle-grade kids and adults can understand. The book first tackles the paradox that the Bill of Rights that includes the guarantee that no person can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, which was written by men, many of whom were enslavers and denied people their guarantee of life, liberty, and property but who also presented a soaring and far-reaching vision of fundamental human rights. The book then introduces each amendment as a chapter, breaking it down into easily digestible parts, and explains each through real court cases, presenting the stories and struggles of actual people. The story of how the Bill of Rights evolved touches on almost all parts of American history: the founding of the nation, the first sedition laws, slavery, the position of women in nineteenth century society as well as today, the Civil War and its aftermath, Prohibition crime, the internment of Japanese citizens during WWII, the rise of the administrative state under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Civil Rights movement, gun control, and more. Well-known cases--such as Plessy v. Ferguson , Brown v. Board of Education , and Roe v. Wade --are presented alongside lesser-known ones bringing to light the meaning and significance of each amendment. Also included throughout are sidebars that provide easy-to-comprehend definitions of legal terms and concepts. The book concludes with the list and brief description of the seven U.S. Constitution articles and the remaining 17 amendments. Rebels, Robbers, and Radicals sheds light on the birth and growth of the American nation, while also highlighting the constitutional goals that our nation still strives to achieve. The book's art is by L.A.-based illustrator Kelly Malka whose clients include Nike, Reebok, Netflix, and Medelo as well as periodicals such as the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post . Her hip, bold, fluid graphic art is engaging and lively, geared toward middle school readers and teens but sophisticated enough for college students and adults, making the book a great crossover candidate. The book includes a glossary and an index., "An excellent resource for teachers and librarians from middle school up, especially as we enter the semiquincentennial year of 2026." (New York Times Book Review) Meet the rebels, robbers, radicals, determined teenagers, and ordinary Americans who shaped our Constitutional rights. The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution--known as the Bill of Rights--include the guarantee that no person may be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. Yet this soaring vision of human rights was written by enslavers who deprived others of these rights. The struggle to resolve this paradox continues to the present day. From Teri Kanefield comes the story of the Bill of Rights, from the founding of America to the first sedition laws, slavery, women's equality, the Civil War, Prohibition, the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII, the Civil Rights movement, gun control, and more. Using real court cases, Kanefield explains the meaning of each of the first ten amendments. The result is the story of Americans who have tested the limits of their rights or demanded that their rights be recognized. With full-color illustrations and thought-provoking text, Rebels, Robbers, and Radicals explores how our rights have evolved as the nation grew and changed.

LC Classification NumberKF4750.K365 2025