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Developing the Bill of Rights

Wil Mara (author)

Publisher: North Star Editions ISBN: 9781635174397

Explores the development of the Bill of Rights. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Creating the Constitution

Wil Mara (author)

Publisher: North Star Editions ISBN: 9781635174380

Explores the creation of the Constitution. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

The American Revolution

Clara MacCarald (author)

Publisher: North Star Editions ISBN: 9781635174373

Explores the American Revolution. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

Zachary Taylor

Carol Brunelli (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609540470

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Zachary Taylor, twelfth president of the United States.

William McKinley

Cynthia Amoroso (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609540593

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of William McKinley, Twenty-fifth president of the United States.

Franklin Pierce

Steven Ferry (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609540494

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of Franklin Pierce, fourteenth president of the United States.

Grover Cleveland

Ann Graham Gaines (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609540579

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and dual terms of Grover Cleveland, both the twenty-second and twenty-fourth president of the United States.

Mainstream News

Wil Mara (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534131019

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Mainstream News in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of mainstream news. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

Politics and the Media

Wil Mara (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534130999

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Politics and the Media in the Global Citizens: Modern Media series explores the topic through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of politics and mass media. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

The Civil War

Shirley Jordan (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848524

Explains the great calamity that was the Civil War, highlighting the major battles and prominent players in that conflict.

The American Flag

Shirley Jordan (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848319

The American flag has had many designs since its beginnings in the 1770s. But then, just as today, it was an inspiration for those who lived and fought under it. This book explores the history and symbolism of the American flag, including how it inspired Francis Scott Key to compose the national anthem and encouraged Francis Bellamy and James B. Upham to write the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Mystery of the Deadly Duel

Pat Perrin, Wim Coleman (authors)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613848869

An account of the events leading up to the famous 1804 duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, two important figures in the early politics of the United States.

Presidential Pet "Tails"

Kathleen Muldoon (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613847893

Describes some of the pets who have shared the White House with various presidents, including Thomas Jefferson's mockingbird, Abraham Lincoln's goats, Warren Harding's dog, and John Kennedy's hamsters.

Abraham Lincoln: A Great American Life

L.L. Owens (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613846964

Profiles the self-educated man who arose from poverty to become the sixteenth president of the United States.

State Guides to Flags

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425663

Historical and anecdotal information about each of the fifty states' official state flags, including the inspiration of the design.

Judicial Branch

Vincent Alexander (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624969331

In this book, readers will learn about the judicial branch of the United States government. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about how the judicial branch is structured and how it interprets laws to ensure justice is applied equally.

Local Government

Vincent Alexander (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624969393

In this book, readers will learn how local government is organized. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about how the various roles and divisions in local government work together to ensure our cities and towns are run effectively.

Legislative Branch

Vincent Alexander (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624969362

In this book, readers will learn about the legislative branch of the United States government. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about how Congress creates laws and what other duties they are tasked with to ensure that the federal government and society runs smoothly.

State Government

Vincent Alexander (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624969423

In this book, readers will learn about how the state government is similar and different from the federal government. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the various roles in state government and how states create laws to ensure that their government and society runs smoothly.

Executive Branch

Vincent Alexander (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624969300

In this book, readers will learn about the executive branch of the United States government. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the president’s duties, who else is in the executive branch, and the work they all must do to ensure that the federal government and society runs smoothly.

Serving in the Military

Vincent Alexander (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781641280273

In this book, readers will learn about one of the important and necessary duties of active citizens. What is the military? What can we do to support those who are serving now? Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry.

Obeying Laws

Vincent Alexander (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781641280242

In this book, readers will learn about one of the important and necessary duties of active citizens. What are laws? Why must they be obeyed? Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry.

Serving on a Jury

Vincent Alexander (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781641280211

In this book, readers will learn about one of the important and necessary duties of active citizens. What is jury duty? How does it work? Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry.

Voting

Vincent Alexander (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781641280334

In this book, readers will learn about one of the important duties of active citizens. Why should we vote? Why is it a privilege? Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry.

James Earl Carter

Lori Hobkirk (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781609540739

A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career, family, and term of James Earl (Jimmy) Carter, thirty-ninth president of the United States.