Constitution Day Titles for Kids

Updated September 17, 2025
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Alexander Hamilton : from orphan to founding father
Kulling, Monica
Paper Book
Fans of the Broadway musical Hamilton and American history lovers will want to share this illustrated biography of Alexander Hamilton with their young readers. Did you know that one of our Founding Fathers was not born in America? An orphan from the West Indies, Alexander...
Alexander Hamilton : the making of America
Kanefield, Teri
Paper Book
The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. He envisioned something else: a multi-racial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. He believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for the poor and the...
American history : a visual encyclopedia
King, David C.
Paper Book
Uncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children.  This complete encyclopedia of American history showcases the incredible journey the United States of America has made to become the major 21st-century power it is today....
The Constitution decoded : a guide to the document that shapes our nation
Kennedy, Katie
Paper Book
Be an active citizen. Know your Constitution!   Ever wonder why the president has a Cabinet? Why there's such thing as trial by jury? Why someday you'll have to pay income tax, or why there are no Dukes, Duchesses, Counts, or Countesses in the United States?...
For which we stand : how our government works and why it matters
Foster, Jeff
Paper Book
Discover everything you ever wanted to know about how the government really works with this accessible, highly designed and illustrated handbook from Marjory Stoneman Douglas AP government teacher Jeff Foster.Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our...
Let Me Play : The Story of Title Ix: the Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America
Blumenthal, Karen
Paper Book
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the law that opened the door for greater opportunities for girls and women, with this refreshed edition of the nonfiction illustrated middle grade book about an important victory in the fight for equality. Not long ago, people believed...
Our traditions : what symbols and celebrations do Americans share?
Kaul, Jennifer
Paper Book
Inspires young learners to explore America's government institutions through the nation's history and the experience of modern Americans Part of an inspiring series of books that will support students to understand government and civics in modern America through the historical...
We the people!
Brown, Don
Paper Book
Award-winning author Don Brown explores the history of democracy in the United States in this installment of the Big Ideas That Changed the World series. The Greek word democracy comes from demos (people) and kratos (rule)--meaning "the people hold power."...
What is the Constitution?
Demuth, Patricia
Paper Book
We the people at Who HQ bring readers the full story--arguments and all--of how the United States Constitution came into being. Signed on September 17, 1787--four years after the American War for Independence--the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of...
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
Pollack, Pam
Paper Book
Read the story of the Founding Father who inspired the smash Broadway musical. Born in the British West Indies and orphaned as a child, Alexander Hamilton made his way to the American Colonies and studied to become a lawyer. He joined a local militia during the American Revolution, rose...
The woman's hour : our fight for the right to vote : adapted for young readers
Weiss, Elaine F.
Paper Book
This adaptation of the book Hillary Clinton calls "a page-turning drama and an inspiration" will spark the attention of young readers and teach them about activism, civil rights, and the fight for women's suffrage--just in time for the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the Nineteenth...
Women's right to vote
Messner, Kate
Ebook
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. In 1920, Susan B. Anthony passed a law that gave voting rights to women in the United States. RIGHT?
Your freedom, your power : a kid's guide to the First Amendment
Matulli, Allison
Paper Book
A nonpartisan, unbiased look at the First Amendment and how it informs our daily lives, this book clearly explains the fundamentals of American politics to middle grade readers. A Junior Library Guild Selection! Chicago Public Library's BEST BOOKS OF...
Your vote matters : how we elect the US president
Katzman, Rebecca
Paper Book
This engaging and comprehensive illustrated guide will answer all kids' questions about how the president is elected! There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America --...

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