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Description
Find out the freedoms and rights of the First Amendment.
It's a free country! But what does that mean? Find out the five liberties protected by the First Amendment. Vivid examples from history and everyday life demonstrate the meaning of freedom of religion, speech, and the press, and the rights to assemble peacefully and to petition the government.
Publication date
September 05, 2024
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780807524466
Lexile Measure
670
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
BISAC categories
JNF043000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Politics & Government JNF025190 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/Colonial & Revolutionary
Library of Congress categories
United States Freedom of speech Freedom of the press Freedom of religion
School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 3--Mihaly explores the concept of freedom by explaining the First Amendment and the five liberties that fall under its protection. The narrative begins by describing, in poetic language, how America declared its independence from Great Britain. Everyday examples demonstrate how these liberties are embedded in our society. The young characters debate whether a book is interesting or boring. They learn through the press that their mayor plans to close the neighborhood playground. The community rises up to save their playground by rallying and signing a petition. The colorful, cartoon-like illustrations have speech bubbles and clearly demonstrate what it means to have freedom of religion, speech, press, and peaceful assembly. Back matter includes more information about the United States Constitution and each of the five liberties. A glossary and a bibliography are included. VERDICT A nice addition to library collections that target second and third graders.--Annette Herbert, F. E. Smith Elementary School, Cortland, NY
Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Kirkus
A simple explanation of the rights laid out in the First Amendment, with examples historical and otherwise showing them in operation.
Christy Mihaly is an award-winning poet and author of many books for children and teens, including Barefoot Books WATER: A Deep Dive of Discovery. A former lawyer, Christy writes primarily nonfiction, on topics from hayfields to forests and federalism to free speech. She particularly enjoys sharing true stories about history because our best hope for the future lies in understanding our past. Christy lives in Vermont, the fourteenth state, on the traditional Abenaki homeland, N'dakinna.
