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1) Citizenship
Author
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Our government is built on laws, and Congress is where those laws are written. Readers will learn what it takes to become a member of Congress and the different roles a person can play once elected."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
World Almanac Library
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 2
Description
The United States has only one chief executive -- the president -- who serves as both the country's head of state and head of government. In this volume, young historians will read about the jobs of the president at home and abroad, in times of peace and in times of war. Readers will also learn about the history of the presidency, what it takes to get elected president, the transfer of power from one president to the next, the vice presidency, and...
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
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
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Describes the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence as well as the personalities and politics behind its framing. Beginning with the Boston Tea Party, this stirring account introduces characters including Patrick Henry & Paul Revere, events such as the battles at Lexington & Concord, & ends with the Continental Congress & the drawing up of the Declaration of Independence. The events leading up to it plus the personalities and politics...
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free! On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation--The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom,...
14) Turkey
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2015].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Located at the intersection of Asia, Africa, and Europe, Turkey is the only nation in the world to occupy land on three different continents. Readers will discover how Turkish culture blends influences from all three continents, resulting in a unique blend of tradition, language, and cuisine that can't be found anywhere else. They will also learn about Turkey's history, find out how its government works, and tour some of its most incredible sights....
16) The presidents
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the power and duties of the President of the United States, facts about each of the 43 presidents from George Washington through George W. Bush, and events during their years of service.
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