Books with author Jacqueline Laks Gorman

Discusses civil liberties guaranteed by the Constitution, outlines how amendments are made, and describes basic rights such as freedom of the press and freedom of religion.

Retells the attack on the Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in 1941, from the perspectives of United States sailors on the ground and through primary source documents.

- Lively photos celebrate community helpers- Simple, accessible language will engage young readers- Fits elementary curriculum standards for Me and My World- Instills civic responsibility

Describes the duties of a governor and how someone reaches that office, and looks at famous governors.

Presents several activities children like to do in parks, including riding on the seesaw, climbing the jungle gym, and digging in the sandbox, in a book with sentences in both English and Spanish.

An introduction to the election-process for and duties of the U.S. president.

Provides an easy-to-read explanation of what a doctor does.

Describes some of the things to see and learn about on a visit to a children's museum, including the stars, the human body, wild animals, dinosaurs, and space.

Highlights the lives and careers of the twin Olsen sisters, who began their acting careers at the age of nine months in the television series "Full House" and who today produce and star in their own videos, CDs, and books.

Describes some of the ocean animals that people can observe when they visit an aquarium, and suggests other things to see and do at an aquarium.

Photographs and simple text in English and Spanish describe the work done by librarians.

Describes the duties of a member of Congress and how someone reaches that office, and looks at famous members of Congress.