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Basic Books
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"Most of human history is full of the stories of peasants, subjects, or tribes. The concept of the "citizen," an idea we take for granted, is historically quite rare-and was, until recently, amongst America's most profoundly cherished ideals. But without shock treatment, warns historian and conservative political commentator Victor Davis Hanson, American citizenship as we have known it for well over two centuries may soon vanish. In The Dying Citizen,...
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"Kids can be good citizens, too. They have freedoms within the groups they belong to and responsibilities to show they care with their words and their actions. In We Are Good Citizens readers will explore what being a good citizen means at home, at school, and in the world."--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
2023.
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"A bold guide to how we must re-envision citizenship if American democracy is to survive The United States faces dangerous threats from Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, terrorists, climate change, and future pandemics, but the greatest peril to the country comes not from abroad but from within, from none other than ourselves. The question facing us is whether we are prepared to do what is necessary to save our democracy. The Bill of Obligations is...
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Nolo
Description
"For a green card holder, taking the next step to U.S. citizenship offers a host of benefits. But the application process itself can be long and confusing. With Becoming a U.S. Citizen, you can save months, or even years. Best of all, you'll know that you are taking each needed step in the most efficient way. Becoming a U.S. Citizen also shows how you may be able to take advantage of special benefits and procedures if you have a disability, are in...
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Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
Stand Up for Citizenship in the Growing Character series teaches young readers about the value of being a good citizen. This book is intended to help build a foundation for students to develop into morally responsible, compassionate citizens and, with examples, show them how to make the choices that will let them grow into people of character. All books in the 21st Century Skills Junior library encourage readers to think critically and creatively,...
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Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Each year, millions of people become American citizens at birth. Thousands more are naturalized as adults. Becoming an American Citizen explains how these processes work."--Publisher's website.
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Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
People are who they are because of what they have been through, where they came from, who they learned from, and all the things that have happened to them. The same is true not just for individuals, but also for families, communities, and nations. America, too, has its own unique character, also formed by its memories, history, things it has been through, and what it has learned.
If people, communities, or even nations lose their memory, they lose...
11) Citizenship
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Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces citizenship through examples of everyday situations where this character trait can be used.
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Publisher
Nolo
Description
Want to live, work, or travel in the United States? U.S. Immigration Made Easy has helped tens of thousands of people get a visa, green card, or other immigration status. You'll learn: whether you and your family qualify for a short-term visa, permanent U.S. residence, or protection from deportation; how to obtain, fill out, and submit the necessary forms and documents; insider tips on dealing with bureaucratic officials, delays, and denials; strategies...
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Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone Imprint
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
It's very important to be a good citizen. But what does that mean? Readers will learn through examples in a fun question and answer format that taking pride in what you do and trying to make the world a better place shows good citizenship.
17) Citizenship
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Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Irreverent cartoons and concise text answer questions about our system of government.
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Publisher
New Readers Press
Pub. Date
c2002
Description
Understand and use vocabulary on your N-400 application; answer different types of questions the USCIS examiner may ask in the interview; respond to questions you are not sure about; ask the examiner to repeat or explain a question; communicate effectively with the USCIS examiner.
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Publisher
Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"What does it mean to live up to the American idea in today's divided political landscape, and how do we restore a sense of common destiny in our country? In a collection of "civic sermons" delivered at gatherings around the nation, popular advocate for powerful citizenship Eric Liu takes on these thorny questions and challenges us to rehumanize our politics and to rekindle a spirit of live in civic life." --
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Publisher
The MIT Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"We raise our children in a fragile world. Climate change, pandemics, superbugs resistant to antibiotics. Extreme inequality, endemic poverty, institutionalized racism and sexism. What does it mean to be a "good parent" in the face of all this? This book is one woman's quest for an answer, as a philosopher and as a mother"--
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