Books with author Ernestine Giesecke

What are the three branches of the government? What does the House sergeant-at-arms do? How does a bill become a law? You can find the answers to these questions and more in ‘National Government.’ As you go on this guided tour through national government, you'll learn about the powers of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the United States government. You will find out how the U.S. Constitution was designed to protect the rights of the people. And, you'll also learn about the powers the president has as chief executive and commander-in-chief.

Open the pages of this book to get an inside look at how people use banks everyday. Find out the different ways you can save money, how debit and smart cards are changing the way people bank, and how to fix credit problems. In this books, you will also discover: how to read a bank statement; what a clearinghouse is and how it works; how to pay for items without bills, coins, or checks; and what credit reports are and how they are used.

Open the pages of this book to get an inside look at how banks work. Find out the history of banking in the United States, the different types of banks, and how banking is done around the world. This book also covers: how banks keep track of your money; what the Federal Reserve System is and how it manages the nation's economy; what the multiplier effect is and how banks use it; and the different services that banks offer.

What does a county auditor do? Which U.S. cities have the most people? How do local governments get the money to operate? Read Kids' Guide: Local Government and find the answers to these questions and more. As you go on this guided tour through local government, you'll learn about county and city government, you'll learn about county and city governments. Find out some of the responsibilities of local government and how they affect your daily life. The books in the Kids' Guide to Government series offer an overview of government in action.

What is a monarchy? Which nation is located within a busy city? How do world governments work together for peace? Read Kids' Guide: Governments Around the World and find the answers to these questions and more. As you go on this guided tour through world governments, you'll learn the difference between communism and a democracy. Find out how life is different under a dictatorship. Learn what "free market" really means. The books in the Kids' Guide to Government series offer an overview of government in action.

Which state was the first in the nation to have a constitution? What is the difference between a capital and a capitol? How does the government in your state affect your daily life? Real Kids' Guide: State Government and find the answers to these questions and more. As you go on this guided tour through state government, you'll learn about who can run for public office and how they are elected. Find out how states work together to help many people. Learn how your can introduce a bill to your state legislature. The books in the Kids' Guide to Government series offer an overview of government in action.

Open the pages of this book to get an inside look at money and currency. Find out how ancient peoples first used bartering instead of money, how people today keep their money safe, and what other forms of "money" people use besides bills or coins. This books also covers: who made the first paper money and when; how U.S. coins and paper money are made; how to check if a bill is fake and what measure the U.S. government has taken to reduce counterfeiting; and which European countries use the euro and why.

Open the pages of this book to get an inside look at money and currency. Find out how ancient peoples first used bartering instead of money, how people today keep their money safe, and what other forms of "money" people use besides bills or coins. This books also covers: who made the first paper money and when; how U.S. coins and paper money are made; how to check if a bill is fake and what measure the U.S. government has taken to reduce counterfeiting; and which European countries use the euro and why.

How many kinds of wetlands are there? Why does a venus fly trap eat insects and spiders? Where do cranberries grow? Welcome to the world of Wetland Plants, where you'll learn the answers to these questions and more! Find out what plants live in wetland habitats. Discover why certain plants live where they do in wetlands. Learn about some of the animals that depend on these plants.

How do prickly spines help a cactus? Why do some cactus have pleats? What creature depends on the Joshua tree? Welcome to the world of Desert Plants, where you'll learn the answers to these questions and more! Find out what plants live in a desert habitat. Discover why certain plants live where they do in the desert. Learn about some of the animals that depend on these plants.