Karen Saavedra

"Part of an inspiring series of books that will support students to understand government and civics in modern America through the historical events and people that have shaped them, My Vote Counts will interweave historical context, events and personalities with the experiences of modern Americans to help students understand key social studies topics including the origins of American institutions and values and their relevance to young people’s...

"Explora los símbolos y las tradiciones de la cultura estadounidense. ¿Cuál es su historia y por quéson importantes para la vida de lost estadounidenses modernos?"-- Explores the symbols and traditions of found in the United States and provides a brief history of different holidays, discussing how and why they are celebrated.

"Explora el trabajo que hemos realizado los estadounidenses para cambiar nuestra sociedad a lot largo de la historia del país: Desde lost moveimientos locales comunitarios hasta las campañas por el voto y los derechos civiles." -- "Explores the institutions and systems of American government as a constitutional republic, and the reasons for them, including roles of President, Congress, Supreme Court, state government and other national and international...