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Crabtree
Pub. Date
c2009
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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.
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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?...
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Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2023.
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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,...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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"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...
11) We the People
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Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2020.
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See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy.
12) Civics
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Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2020.
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With illustrations and humorous first-person text, this is an introduction to political concepts such as the Bill of Rights, impeachment, checks and balances, and the Supreme Court.
13) The Clintons
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This title explores how the Clintons got their start in politics, their impact from the White House, and how the Clinton legacy is continuing into the 2016 presidential election and beyond.
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Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018.
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"Eleanor Roosevelt published the original edition of When You Grow Up to Vote in 1932, the same year her husband was elected president. [This] edition has updated information and back matter as well as ... art from ... Grace Lin. Beginning with government workers like firefighters and garbage collectors, and moving up through local government to the national stage, [it] explains that the people in government work [for] the voter"--Publisher marketing....
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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Inspires young learners to explore America's government institutions through the nation's history and the experience of modern Americans. 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...
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