About the Book
Now in three different versions: In Hardback, $16.95  |
In Softback, $11.95 |
In Spanish, $12.95  |
The award-winning “Constitution Translated for Kids” is a simple translation of the entire U.S. Constitution, written at the 5th grade level, with the original 1787 text alongside a translation in the first ever side-by-side look at our most supreme legal and political document.
Awards:
Best Books Award Winner
The Buzz:
“Travis' book offer[s] ways to better understand the ideals and freedoms for which real patriots live -- and die.” – Seattle Post Intelligencer
“Constitution Translated for Kids should be required reading for the September 11 generation.” – Momentum (National Catholic Educational Association)
“…make good use of local author Cathy Travis's just-reissued Constitution Translated for Kids which offers the original text of the Constitution and Bill of Rights and a brisk fifth-grade-level version in facing columns. Enlightenment for all.” – Washington Post Book Review
“Ms. Travis did an excellent job in … sticking to just the facts, ma’am.” – Bookloons Review
“You don't have to be a child to appreciate Travis' work. Travis ... gives us a version of the Constitution that we can all understand.” – Times Record News, Wichita Falls, TX
Listen to NPR interview with Cathy about the book...
Reviews are in...
My Shelf: “Adults would gain as much from this book as their children …” read more
Bookpleasures: “Read Travis’ imminently readable book.” read more
In the Library reviews: "Students...will learn...about this priceless document..." read more
Book Ideas: "A tru;y priceless book...a National Treasure." read more
MidWest Book Review: “Constitution Translated for Kids: Bravo!” read more
School Library Journal: “Libraries may want to consider purchasing circulating copies as well.” read more
Through The Looking Glass Children’s Book Review: “[A] carefully and thoughtfully written book….” read more
Amazon Reader Views: “From the moment I opened this book I was hooked." read more
Rambles, a cultural arts magazine: “…the text is non-partisan….” read more
Momentum: "Required reading for the September 11 generation." read more
Weekly Reader: “Travis … makes reading the Constitution as simple as saying ‘We the People.’” read more
Bellaonline: “a labor of love …” read more
Roundtable Reviews: “a MUST for teachers …” read more
Traci’s bookbag: “format is ingenious …” read more
To schedule an interview with Cathy Travis, or to request a review copy of "Constitution Translated for Kids," please contact Amy Currie at (512) 478-2028 or acurrie@phenixpublicity.com.
