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maryquitecontrary_22's review against another edition
4.0
Ignorance is ultimately the worst enemy of a people who want to be free. (p. 141)Author Jonathan Hennessey's and artist Aaron McConnell's graphic adaption of the Constitution is an excellent choice for history buffs, those of us who just wanted a fun refresher, and Social Studies teachers looking for a resource to bring the historic document to life visually for their students.
rebeccacider's review against another edition
4.0
A super enjoyable (re)introduction to the U.S. Constitution, full of fascinating historical tidbits and fun visual metaphors. Some stuff BLEW MY MIND (like the fact that, as a federal document, lots of the Constitution's protections didn't extend to state/local law until relatively recently).
Constitutional law is presumably one of those "this way madness lies" disciplines. The last two hundred years of contradictory Supreme Court decisions is enough to make a sane person weep (and, another fun fact, the judicial system's role in clarifying the Constitution is not codified in the Constitution itself).
Constitutional law is presumably one of those "this way madness lies" disciplines. The last two hundred years of contradictory Supreme Court decisions is enough to make a sane person weep (and, another fun fact, the judicial system's role in clarifying the Constitution is not codified in the Constitution itself).
misspentdays's review against another edition
This graphic novel adaptation of the US Constitution not only converts the preamble, articles, and amendments into a graphic novel format, it also provides historical context in an easy to understand format. The book, like the constitution, begins with the preamble and includes a brief background on the population of “America” at the time of the writing of the Constitution.
From the Revolution to the Articles of Confederation and Shay’s Rebellion, the reasons for the creation of the Constitution are covered in a way that explains the basics, but might pique interest in learning more. The book illuminates the reasons representatives are based on population, while everyone has two senators. It also covers the roles of the various branches of government as it explains the articles.
Another great thing about the book is the inclusion of various legal cases that have challenged the constitution and the amendments. The book includes a recommended reading list and web site information to gather more information.
Kirkus’s 2010 review states it is, “A sugarcoated but undiluted vehicle for schooling American readers about their rights and responsibilities.” While it does not go into every detail of constitutional argument, I suspect this would be a great book to include in a classroom library, especially in a social studies classroom, to encourage early finishers to pick it up. It would also be a more beneficial assigned read for American History students than some others. Not to mention the format makes the sheer amount of information feel less threatening.
The art is interesting and the book maintains a surprisingly good pace for a book about the constitution! I would recommend it for readers who are just learning about the constitution or are interested in reviewing the constitution.
From the Revolution to the Articles of Confederation and Shay’s Rebellion, the reasons for the creation of the Constitution are covered in a way that explains the basics, but might pique interest in learning more. The book illuminates the reasons representatives are based on population, while everyone has two senators. It also covers the roles of the various branches of government as it explains the articles.
Another great thing about the book is the inclusion of various legal cases that have challenged the constitution and the amendments. The book includes a recommended reading list and web site information to gather more information.
Kirkus’s 2010 review states it is, “A sugarcoated but undiluted vehicle for schooling American readers about their rights and responsibilities.” While it does not go into every detail of constitutional argument, I suspect this would be a great book to include in a classroom library, especially in a social studies classroom, to encourage early finishers to pick it up. It would also be a more beneficial assigned read for American History students than some others. Not to mention the format makes the sheer amount of information feel less threatening.
The art is interesting and the book maintains a surprisingly good pace for a book about the constitution! I would recommend it for readers who are just learning about the constitution or are interested in reviewing the constitution.
alexcruse's review against another edition
3.0
A crash course on the US Constitution. It is history that is easily digested because of the format. While it was an engaging read, some of the examples were a bit on the problematic side. Overall, I would recommend this to history lovers and novices alike.
sangloup's review against another edition
4.0
Not a challeng book. Read as an extra #2
Not bad. Would be great for the younger population to learn about our Contitution in a way that it seem a lot of the younger population seem to grasp better.
Not bad. Would be great for the younger population to learn about our Contitution in a way that it seem a lot of the younger population seem to grasp better.
ubalstecha's review against another edition
3.0
This graphic novel starts out slow, with the first part being a little too hagiographic and a little too, isn't the US great! But once the work settles into the meat of the constitution, the pace picks up and gets much better. This is not a clause by clause graphic explanation of the constitution, but rather a look at prominent sections, clauses and/or amendments and a smidgen of the history that lead up to them.
This would be a good book for those taking a U.S. civic course who are looking for a more visual way to explore the constitution. Comes with a suggested reading list for those who want to explore more.
This would be a good book for those taking a U.S. civic course who are looking for a more visual way to explore the constitution. Comes with a suggested reading list for those who want to explore more.
erine's review against another edition
4.0
This does not contain the actual text of the Constitution. Instead, it provides a whole bunch of context, history, controversy, and essentially the story of the Constitution's creation and some of its evolution over time. I found it largely informative, although at times the inclusion of relevant court cases became confusing. But we're talking the foundation of the United States government, so simplicity is impossible. There is, however, a reasonable degree of clarity that is unattainable from simply reading the Constitution itself.
missnicelady's review against another edition
3.0
The Constitution's history, articles, and amendments in easy-to-digest comic form. Still kind of dull.
rickklaw's review
5.0
Just in time for the U.S. elections, Hennessey and McConnell's eminently readable, graphical history hits the shelves. Rather than just reprinting the original text, the duo wisely relies on a m effective combination of words and pictures to place the Constitution within its fascinating historical context. Not only do they explain the document itself, they also reveal the story behind many of the amendments as well as the struggles between the federalist and anti-federalist camps. This riveting, all-ages graphic novel clearly explains and relays the exciting origins of the defining document of the U.S. Government.
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