Government and Society

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. 

Stand Up and Sing!: Pete Seeger, Folk Music, and the Path to Justice by Susanna Reich

Award-winning creators Susanna Reich and Adam Gustavson celebrate folk singer Pete Seeger--his life, his music, and his incredible activism.

Crime Lab Technician (Paperback) by John Townsend

This exciting book shows readers what its like to be a crime lab technician.

Crimebusting and Detection (Paperback) by Helene Boudreau

How does science help law enforcement professionals? Meet crime scene investigators and learn how they search for clues such as fibers and fingerprints. Discover how medical examiners use scientific techniques to uncover evidence. Learn about the...

Forensics: The Scene of the Crime (Paperback) by Lynn Peppas

Cold case files dont stay cold for very long anymore. After the medical and police teams have secured the area, the crime scene investigators arrive on the scene. This fascinating book follows the efforts of the different CSI personnel involved in...

Reciting the Pledge, Yes or No by Reese Everett

 This introduction to opinion writing serves as a mentor text to students learning to express their own opinions in persuasive essays and other opinion-based writing assignments using topics relevant to students as examples. Both sides of the debate are...

STEAM Jobs in Forensics by Shiley Duke

Forensics is the focus of this STEAM driven title that introduces students to all the jobs within this criminally related field.

Unsolved Crimes (Paperback) by Katie Dicker

The fascination with true crime, cold cases, and unsolved crimes are a perfect environment for discovering STEM skills

What Is a Democracy? by Susan Bright-Moore

This interesting book describes the characteristics of a democracy, a political system in which the government's power comes from its citizens. Democratic governments around the world are featured to show examples of direct and representative democracy.

What Is a Theocracy? by Sarah B Boyle

This interesting book describes the characteristics of a theocracy, a political system in which a deity, or god, is considered to be the supreme ruler of the state. Religion plays the central role in governing, and representatives who govern are...

What Is a Monarchy? by Margaret R Mead

This intriguing book describes the characteristics of a monarchy, a political system in which political power (usually inherited) rests with a monarcha king or queen. Today, only six nations around the world are termed absolute monarchies in which the...

Government and Law in the Early Islamic World by Trudee Romanek

looks at how early Islamic empires were governed. Fascinating topics explored include: the caliphs, or spiritual leaders; tolerance of other religions; non-Muslims paying taxes not to be in the Muslim army; sultans, palaces, and palace life; Sharia law;...