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The Federalist Papers

Ryan Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887355672

How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history, including the Federalist Papers. Find out who wrote the papers, what they say, and why they remain important today. Read all about these remarkable documents that helped form a nation. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

The United States Constitution

Ryan Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887355641

How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history, including the U.S. Constitution. Find out who wrote it, what it says, and why it remains important today. Read all about this remarkable document that helped form a nation. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

The Articles of Confederation

Ryan Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887355665

How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history, including the Articles of Confederation. Find out who wrote the Articles, what they say, and why they remain important today. Read all about this remarkable document that helped form a nation. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Police Officers

Cari Meister (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624960345

This photo-illustrated book for early readers gives examples of how police officers fight crime and keep people safe.

Queen Elizabeth II

Rachel Rose (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885096430

As a young princess, Elizabeth Windsor loved her family, her corgis--and her country. She took the thrown at a young age, and now she is the longest-serving monarch her country has seen. Along the way Queen Elizabeth II made changes that have brought the royal family into the modern era. Learn all about Queen Elizabeth II's spectacular journey to becoming a record-breaking royal.

Ketanji Brown Jackson

Stephanie Gaston (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039687943

Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read about her path in life that brought her to this high office.

Nelson Mandela

Izzi Howell (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427128041

Find out about the life of Nelson Mandela and his life as an activist against apartheid in South Africa. Jailed for his activism, he eventually became president. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children.

Barack Obama

Stephen White-Thomson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427128010

Find out about the life of Barack Obama from his childhood and education to how he became President of the United States and what he achieved. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children.

Senator

Stephanie Gaston (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887351445

A Senator helps make laws for the United States. A Senator is elected to represent the people of their state in Congress. Learn about the important job of this civic leader. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

School Superintendent

Stephanie Gaston (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887351483

A superintendent of schools works with teachers, parents, and community members to make sure all students have what they need to succeed. Learn about the important job of this civic leader. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Mayor

Stephanie Gaston (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887351476

A mayor is elected to enforce the laws of a city. The mayor approves new rules for the city, manages city services, and helps during emergencies. Learn about the important job of this civic leader. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Judge

Stephanie Gaston (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887351469

A judge upholds the law. Judges make sure that trials are fair and that everyone gets a chance to make their case. Learn about the important job of this civic leader. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Governor

Stephanie Gaston (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887351452

A Governor is elected to enforce the laws of a state. The Governor approves new laws, manages a state's money, and helps during emergencies. Learn about the important job of this civic leader. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Attorney General

Stephanie Gaston (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9798887351438

The Attorney General helps people understand and follow the law. This lawyer helps the President or the Governor make decisions. Learn about the important job of this civic leader. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

What is the Supreme Court?

Kevin Winn (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923085

Young readers will discover what the Supreme Court is and what it does and learn about the basic building blocks of the United States of America. They'll also learn about 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.

What is Democracy?

Kevin Winn (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923054

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.

What Does the Vice President Do?

Kevin Winn (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923108

Young readers will discover what the U.S. vice president does and learn about the basic building blocks of the United States of America. They'll also learn about 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.

What Does the President Do?

Kevin Winn (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923061

Young readers will discover what the U.S. president does and learn about the basic building blocks of U.S. democracy. 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.

How Do the Three Branches of Government Work Together?

Kevin Winn (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923092

Young readers will discover how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches work together and learn about the basic building blocks of the United States of America. They'll also learn about 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.

How Are Laws Made?

Kevin Winn (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923078

Young readers will discover how laws are made and learn about the basic building blocks of the United States of America. They'll also learn about 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.

Theodore Roosevelt

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347542

Learn about the adventures and policies that defined President Theodore Roosevelt. This book’s leveled text details Roosevelt’s early life and far-reaching achievements while in office. Historical photos support the main text and allow Roosevelt’s character and projects to shine off the page. Special features offer additional details about the president’s life, map where his story began, and ask readers a question to engage what they have learned. This title is full of fascinating facts about a famous president!

Jimmy Carter

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347535

Learn about President Jimmy Carter and the defining moments of his four years in office in this fact-filled title. The book’s leveled text follows Carter’s life, from his early years on his family’s peanut farm through his presidency, and to his current climate change efforts. Colorful photos support the main text and highlight critical moments in his presidency. A profile feature adds additional information about Carter’s life, and a question feature will help young readers connect with U.S. history!

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347528

Learn about the life and influence of the longest-serving president in U.S. history! This book’s leveled text describes Roosevelt’s early life and far-reaching achievements while in office. Historical photos support the main text and detail Roosevelt’s programs that have had a lasting influence on the nation. A profile feature explores the president’s beginnings, and a question feature asks young readers to think about what they have read. This title is full of information about an influential president’s accomplishments during one of the nation’s most trying times!

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347511

Everybody likes Ike! With this title, dive into the details of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The book’s leveled text begins with Dwight’s early years, from his education to his rise through the U.S. Army. Historical photos support the main text and highlight events like World War II, integrating Little Rock, and forming NASA. Special features and a question about Eisenhower’s leadership will help young readers engage with some of our nation’s most pivotal moments in history!

Police Dogs

Megan Cooley Peterson (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781636911380

Sniff, sniff! A police officer with four legs is on the hunt. Police dogs help keep our communities safe. They can track down missing people and help guard our playgrounds and parks. Learn all about these heroic dogs.