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23) We the People
Author
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
110 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy.
24) The Presidency
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Take an up-close look at the challenges of this job, how the president interacts with other parts of the government, and what a president's actions mean for you.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
30 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"What is a Constitution? What was there in America before the Constitution? How can the Constitution be changed? What is the Bill of Rights? How was the Constitution written? All of these and other 'must-know' questions about U.S. Constitution are answered in What Are the Three Branches of Government? And Other Questions about the U.S. Constitution. The engaging stories of America's foundation will keep kids reading even if they don't have to write...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Called the Higher House of Congress, the US Senate is structured so that older, wiser state representatives hold office in it. The Founding Fathers wanted one part of Congress to have longer terms to take on bigger responsibilities and see them through. Similarly, students running for a leadership position in a school-wide organization need to have experience and vision. Readers explore the process of becoming a senator through the unique lens of...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Becoming one of the most powerful leaders in the world is enticing, but the path to US president is a difficult one. The campaign may be years long, and financing is complicated. While running for student council president or other major student leadership position may not cost as much, preparation for the job can also be daunting. This book not only introduces readers to the process of becoming the US president, but also guides them through their...
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the "Trail of Tears, " the forced removal of five Southeastern Native American tribes to land west of the Mississippi River during the winter of 1838 and 1839.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The House of Representatives is the voice of the American people, just like the student council speaks for the student body or class. Being part of student council or taking another leadership role in school can be a great experience for students. But the road to election can seem like a long one--and even longer for those who aspire to a political career! With main content including the setup of the House, who is eligible, and how one is elected,...
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 83 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"In the voice of one of the most iconic and beloved political figures of the twentieth century comes a book on citizenship for the future voters of the twenty-first century. Eleanor Roosevelt published the original edition of When You Grow Up to Vote in 1932, the same year her husband was elected president. The new edition has updated information and back matter as well as fresh, bold art from award-winning artist Grace Lin. Beginning with government...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
2020 edition.
Physical Desc
224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Revised and updated to include the winner of the 2020 presidential election, this photo-filled and fact-packed book is a timely reference. Key features include: Information about the 2021 president-elect and the 2020 election results, a brand-new thematic spread on the impeachment process and its history, revised terminology around the language of slavery and analysis of early presidents who benefitted from and relied on enslaved labor, comprehensive...
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