Quick view Why does Democracy Matter? by Jessica Pegis Appealing text and supportive images introduce young readers to democratic principles, including fairness, equality, and respect for legitimate authority and rules. Young readers will also learn the basic concepts of how a democracy works. View Details
Quick view Be an Active Citizen in Your School In this inviting book, young readers discover ways to practice democratic principles in their schools and classrooms. Accessible, child-centered examples demonstrate key skills and practices including active listening, consensus-building, and voting... View Details
Quick view What Is Citizenship? by Jessica Pegis What does it mean to be a citizen? Accessible text and relatable examples introduce young readers to this core concept and highlight the rights and responsibilities all citizens share. View Details
Quick view Be an Active Citizen in Your Community by Helen Mason Good citizens take an active role in making their communities better places to live. This motivating book provides several practical examples of ways young readers can demonstrate that they care about their communities. From helping to care for community... View Details
Quick view What is the legislative branch? by James Bow The legislative branch of the United States government represents the people and makes the laws which they live by. This book introduces readers to the House of Representatives and Senate, and the main players in both. Whips, committees, and filibusters... View Details
Quick view What is the judicial branch? by Ellen Rodger The judicial branch of government consists of the nations courts. This title explores the role of the United States Supreme Court and its role in interpreting the U.S. Constitution, as well as the role of Federal Courts. Justices and judges, and how they... View Details
Quick view What is the Executive Branch? by James Bow The executive branch of the United States government is responsible for putting laws into action. This book carefully explains the workings of the executive branch, from its most visible figure, the President, through to the vice president, cabinet, and... View Details
Quick view What are the levels of government? by Baron Bedesky Federal government, state government, city governments no wonder children can get confused. This book describes simply the role of each level of government in the United States, including its responsibilities to the people. View Details
Quick view Our Government: The Three Branches by Shelly Buchanan Once America was free from Great Britain, it needed to decide how to run the new country. The nation's founders split the government into three branches. This ensured that no one person would have too much power. This system keeps us free! Colorful... View Details