The Documents of American Democracy series homes in on several of the important foundation papers that are central to U.S. history. U.S. Constitution has a more daunting task, distilling this extensive document, but the book explains without overwhelming the audience. Among the many topics covered are the Constitutional Convention, the writing and signing of the document, the articles and Bill of Rights, and its ratification and present-day interpretation. This series is marked by clear writing, excellent historical visuals (including annotated pictures of the actual documents), and a strong content that puts history in context.