Many of the rights we consider most important to the United States – from freedom of speech to a fair trial – are in the Bill of Rights.

A True Book: Why it Matters series introduces young readers to the branches of the US government, the constitution and more, while engaging them to become productive citizens. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will learn how these important laws came to be and how people continue to discuss and debate them even today.