"Elections in America." Cobblestone: The History Magazine for Young People. Oct. 1996. Each issue contains easy-to-read articles, primary source readings, excellent illustrations, and occasional crafts and puzzles. Web site: cobblestonepub.com. About 50 pages.

Gibbons, Gail. Soaring with the Wind: The Bald Eagle. New York: William Morrow & Company, 1998. The emblem of the United States since 1782, the bald eagle is now endangered and the object of nationwide efforts to save it. 32 pages.

Johnson, Linda Carlson. Our Constitution. Brookfield: Millbrook Press, 1992. Most of the book covers the history of the writing of the Constitution. There is a good description of the meaning of the amendments that make up the Bill of Rights. 48 pages.

Maestro Betsy. A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution and Bill of Rights. New York: Mulberry Books, 1987. Describes the details of how the Constitution was drafted and ratified. Includes an easy-to-understand version of the Bill of Rights. 48 pages.

Prolman, Marilyn. The Constitution. Danbury: Children's Press, Inc., 1995. This history of the writing of the Constitution includes brief explanations of each article of the Constitution, a list and explanation of the amendments, a glossary, and a time line. 32 pages.

Speir, Peter. We the People: The Constitution of the United States of America. New York: Doubleday, 1987. Relates the history of the creation of the Constitution and gives a "national portrait" comparing and contrasting people then and now. 48 pages.

http://www.usconstitution.net/
The U.S. Constitution Online. This web site provides online versions of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution, along with biographies about the Constitution's framers and a detailed description of the Constitutional Convention.

http://www.archives.gov/exhibit_hall/index.html
National Archives and Records Administration–The Exhibit Hall. Learn about many historical documents framed after the War for Independence, including the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights.

http://www.usflag.org/
The Flag of the United States. This web site is dedicated to the Stars and Stripes. It includes a history of the creation of the American flag, a picture of every flag this country has flown, and the stories behind the national anthem and the pledge of allegiance.

http://americanhistory.si.edu/ssb/
The Star-Spangled Banner Web Site. An exhibit from the National Museum of American History, this web site tells the story of the flag that inspired the national anthem.

http://www.nps.gov/inde/visit.html
Independence National Historic Park. See the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other historic sites in Philadelphia.

http://www.senate.gov/vtour/
U.S. Capitol Virtual Tour. Take a virtual tour of the U.S. Capitol and visit the Old Supreme Court Chamber, the Senate Chamber, the President's Room, National Statuary Hall, and more!

http://www.aoc.gov/
The Architect of the Capitol. "The Signing of the Constitution" painted by Howard Chandler Christy hangs in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Visit this site to learn about other works of art in the Capitol, the history of the building, and its architectural features.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/
The White House. Learn about the history of the White House as well as the current first family and their daily activities.

http://www.time.com/time/campaign2000/whitehouse/photo_01.html
200 Years of History: The White House. Take an interactive virtual tour of the White House and learn about the history of the rooms.

http://www.supremecourtus.gov/
Supreme Court of the United States. The official site of the Supreme Court includes information on the court's history and important decisions.

http://earlyamerica.com/
Archiving Early America. Find primary source documents, paintings of early Americans, maps, and more! Includes the entire text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.