This book describes the history of American currency, including the introduction of the United States dollar, paper money, and coins. It also defines the functions of the Department of the Treasury and explains counterfeit money.
Explores economics and provides real world examples and applications.
This book discusses the different forms of money used throughout history.
This book provides an introduction to the history, function, and importance of the White House.
This book provides an introduction to the origin, history, and significance of the American flag.
What does it take to run for office and win? Learn about the different types of public positions that you can run for and how each one impacts the community, as well as successful strategies for winning. This book takes students on a civic journey to help them identify problems in their community that matter and identify the steps they can take to solve them from a public position.
An in-depth look at the American presidents George W. Bush, and Barack Obama.
A look at the vice presidents, a complete index, and a cumulative glossary.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Truman.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Taft, Wilson, and Harding.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Harrison, Cleveland, McKinley, and Roosevelt.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, and Cleveland
An in-depth look at the American presidents Lincoln, Johnson, and Grant.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Taylor, Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, and Polk.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Washington, Adams, and Jefferson.
An in-depth look at the American presidents Madison, Monroe, and Adams.
This book compares and contrasts the FBI and CIA, two agencies whose primary objective is to protect American citizens and uphold the laws of the United States, and covers the origins and history of each.
This book introduces the United States Department of Homeland Security created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, covering responsibilities such as securing the borders, air travel security, preparing for disasters, and protecting against cyber attacks.
An update to the Presidents Encyclopedia set featuring detailed sections on the economy, the White House, and the 2012 race to the White House.
This book describes the life of Ulysses S. Grant, a general in the Union army and a U.S. president.
Explains the CIA and the FBI, threats of terrorism, and the potential solutions to rid the world of terrorist attacks.