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Get Out and Vote!

Elizabeth MacLeod (author) Emily Chu (illustrator)

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 9781459828469

Explore the past, present and future of voting around the world, and why it's one of the most important things we can do as citizens. Discover how voting affects everyone's life, what election day looks like, why some people don’t cast a ballot and more. Did you know a ping-pong ball once decided an election or that the government in Ancient Greece voted by shouting? With profiles of young people who are making the vote count, this book will empower young people of all backgrounds to make their voices heard.

Woodrow Wilson

M. J. York (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817937

Take a look inside the life and presidency of Woodrow Wilson. Learn all about how his passion for peace impacted the world during difficult times. This book includes engaging timelines, compelling photographs, a comprehensive phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further reading that will pique readers' interest.

William Clinton

Darice Bailer (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503814240

Learn about the life of William Clinton and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Thomas Jefferson

Xina M. Uhl (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503814233

Learn about the life of Thomas Jefferson and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

The U.S. Constitution

Marcia Amidon Lusted (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813861

Learn how the U.S. Constitution established the American government and what this document means for modern Americans. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Theodore Roosevelt

Xina M. Uhl (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503814226

Learn about the life of Theodore Roosevelt and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

The Declaration of Independence

Mary Meinking (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813854

Learn about the key role of the Declaration of Independence in our nation's past and its continued importance to Americans today. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.

The Bill of Rights

Marcia Amidon Lusted (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813847

Learn about the rights and freedoms protected by the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, including their history and importance for Americans today. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.

SWAT Team Members in Action

Alex Monnig (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817494

Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of SWAT team members. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Ronald Reagan

Katy S. Duffield (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503814219

Learn about the life of Ronald Reagan and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Police Dogs

Kara L. Laughlin (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781631435034

Describes the necessity of police dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen.

Lyndon B. Johnson

Diane Marczely Gimpel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503814202

Learn about the life of Lyndon B. Johnson and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Letter Carriers

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781626871571

They deliver everything from bills to Christmas cards and brighten our day with their courtesy and care. Letter carriers help us communicate with people around the world and work in sunshine, rain, and snow to see to ensure that the mail arrives on time. Readers get a peek at this important profession and learn how the men and women who deliver the mail keep our community connected.

John F. Kennedy

Katy S. Duffield (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503814196

Learn about the life of John F. Kennedy and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

James Monroe

Bonnie Hinman (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817920

Take a look inside the life and presidency of James Monroe. Learn all about how his role as the last founding father of the United States influenced foreign policy and shaped the nation for years to come. This book includes engaging timelines, compelling photographs, a comprehensive phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further reading that will pique readers' interest.

James Carter

Rebecca Rissman (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817913

Take a look inside the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Learn all about how his passion for unity lead to a Nobel Peace Prize recognition and his honest character influenced national and global politics. This book includes engaging timelines, compelling photographs, a comprehensive phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further reading that will pique readers' interest.

How the Judicial Branch Works

Naomi J. Krueger (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813823

Learn about the roles of state, local, and federal courts in interpreting laws, deciding cases, and bringing justice to the American people. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.

How the Legislative Branch Works

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813830

Learn how a bill becomes a law and how the U.S. Congress helps maintain the government's balance of power. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.

How the Executive Branch Works

Maddie Spalding (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813809

Learn about the President, the presidential advisors, and the departments that manage the nation's laws and keep it operating smoothly. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.

How the Government Works

Jeanne Marie Ford (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813816

Learn about the history, importance, and procedures of the U.S. government at the national, state, and local levels. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.

How Elections Work

Jeanne Marie Ford (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503813793

Learn how Americans cast their votes and make their voices heard in national, state, and local elections. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Harry S. Truman

Xina M. Uhl (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503814189

Learn about the life of Harry S. Truman and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

Grover Cleveland

Rebecca Rissman (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503817906

Take a look inside the life and presidency of Grover Cleveland. Learn all about how his firm stance on government spending and determined character impacted his presidency. This book includes engaging timelines, compelling photographs, a comprehensive phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further reading that will pique readers' interest.

George W. Bush

L. S. Haskell (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503814165

Learn about the life of George W. Bush and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

George Washington

Darice Bailer (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503814172

Learn about the life of George Washington and his contributions to the United States of America. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and callouts, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.