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Pub. Date
2024.
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192 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
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"Weird But True! Know-It-All titles take the same classic branding of Weird But True and dive deeper to provide kids with a comprehensive overview of everything they need to know about a single subject, while packing in all the wacky, weird tidbits! This edition explores a complicated and timely subject: the government of the United States!"--
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English
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"Who will be the NEXT president? Could it be you? When George Washington became the first president of the United States, there were nine future presidents already alive in America, doing things like practicing law or studying medicine. When JFK became the thirty-fifth president, there were 10 future presidents already alive in America, doing things like hosting TV shows and learning the saxophone. And right nowtoday!there are at least 10 future presidents...
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Description
175 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
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"Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain." This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College?...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Description
48 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Part of an inspiring series of books that supports students in understanding government and civics in the United States, Making the Rules interweaves 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 lives today. The book explores government's impact on daily life,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Description
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Our government is built on laws, and Congress is where those laws are written. Readers will learn what it takes to become a member of Congress and the different roles a person can play once elected.
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English
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Get the background on the Battle of Yorktown and discover what started the American Revolution. Learn the legends of the Wild West. Re-live the atmosphere of the "Roaring Twenties." Covering everything from the cultures of the first Native Americans right up to the events of the present day, American History: A Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate reference tool for exploring the history of one of the most remarkable nations in the world. Created in...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"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, Power for the People 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...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Description
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Young readers will discover what exactly democracy is and learn about the basic building blocks of the United States of America. They'll also learn how they play a key role in American democracy. Series is aligned to 21st Century Skills curriculum standards. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars"--
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Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the different tiers of government, from schools to the federal system.
In the United States, teams of people run our cities, states, and the country. These teams are called government. The different levels of government provide the services we need. We have local government, state government and federal government.
20) The city mayor
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Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"What does a city mayor do? Learn about the duties of a city mayor and how the mayor serves people in the city. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding"--
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