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.
This book takes a look at the issues of hijacking and security for the fight against terrorism in our country and our allies, including how terrorists use modern inventions and technology to carry out their destructive acts, and the events of 9/11.
Explains the CIA and the FBI, threats of terrorism, and the potential solutions to rid the world of terrorist attacks.
Explores places where terrorists hide and recruit, why they lead very secret lives, and some of the high-tech responses since 9/11.
Explains the Department of Defense and the State Department, threats of terrorism, and potential solutions to rid the world of terrorism.
Explains how the Department of Homeland Security works to fight threats of terrorism and develop potential solutions needed to rid the world of terrorism.
Follows the Thirteenth Amendment that freed the slaves through the end of the war and the death of President Abraham Lincoln.
Explains the early history of how the Bill of Rights came to be, and how it is used to protect citizens.
Explains the early history of the Constitution and how it is preserved today.
Explains the early history of the Declaration of Independence and how it is preserved today.
Explains the early history of how the bill of rights came to be and how it is used to protect citizens.
Follows the Thirteenth Amendment that freed the slaves, the end of the war, and the death of President Abraham Lincoln.
Scientific and anecdotal information about each of the fifty states' official state flower and the processes used to select it.
Historical and anecdotal information about selected major historic monuments and sites in each of the fifty states.
Governing the United States: Ask a Congressperson introduces readers to the very important position of a member of the House of Representatives. Using a question and answer format, this 24-page book provides basic information about a congressperson's job, authority, and everyday functions. The Governing the United States series introduces people and their specific roles in shaping the laws and communities of the United States. With an easy-to-read Q&A format, young readers will explore how people get these jobs, what powers they hold, and just what it is they do every day. Each title in this collection also includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity.
Governing the United States: Ask a Judge introduces readers to the very important role of a judge at various levels of United States government. Using a question and answer format, this 24-page book provides basic information about a judge's job, authority, and everyday functions. The Governing the United States series introduces people and their specific roles in shaping the laws and communities of the United States. With an easy-to-read Q&A format, young readers will explore how people get these jobs, what powers they hold, and just what it is they do every day. Each title in this collection also includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity.
Governing the United States: Ask the Attorney General introduces readers to the very important position of the attorney general of the United States and of individual states or territories. Using a question and answer format, this 24-page book provides basic information about the attorney general's job, authority, and everyday functions. The Governing the United States series introduces people and their specific roles in shaping the laws and communities of the United States. With an easy-to-read Q&A format, young readers will explore how people get these jobs, what powers they hold, and just what it is they do every day. Each title in this collection also includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity.
Governing the United States: Ask the Governor introduces readers to the very important position of governor and what governors do for their states. Using a question and answer format, this 24-page book provides basic information about a governor's job, authority, and everyday functions. The Governing the United States series introduces people and their specific roles in shaping the laws and communities of the United States. With an easy-to-read Q&A format, young readers will explore how people get these jobs, what powers they hold, and just what it is they do every day. Each title in this collection also includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity.
Governing the United States: Ask the Mayor introduces readers to the very important position of mayor and what mayors do for their cities. Using a question and answer format, this 24-page book provides basic information about a mayor's job, authority, and everyday functions. The Governing the United States series introduces people and their specific roles in shaping the laws and communities of the United States. With an easy-to-read Q&A format, young readers will explore how people get these jobs, what powers they hold, and just what it is they do every day. Each title in this collection also includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity.
Governing the United States: Ask the President introduces readers to the very important position of president and what a president does for the country. Using a question and answer format, this 24-page book provides basic information about a president's duties, authority, perks, and everyday functions. The Governing the United States series introduces people and their specific roles in shaping the laws and communities of the United States. With an easy-to-read Q&A format, young readers will explore how people get these jobs, what powers they hold, and just what it is they do every day. Each title in this collection also includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity.
