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Books in Kids' Guide to Government series

  • Meet the President's Cabinet

    Michael Rajczak

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2012)
    A series that will reveal many surprising facts to middle readers about the United States government and its workings includes fascinating sidebars and age-appropriate informational fact boxes; historical, black and white, and full-color images; glossary; index; and details about the areas of government that make our country run. Simultaneous.
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  • What's the State Legislative Branch?

    Nancy Harris

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 27, 2007)
    Discover how the law-making body of state government works. Learn about state legislators and their important role in our states. Find out how laws are made, who can run for legislator, and the role citizens play in selecting our state government leaders.
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  • What's Congress?

    Nancy Harris

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 28, 2007)
    Discover how legislative branch works. Learn about the Senate and the House of Representatives and their important role in the United States government. Find out how laws are made, who can run for Congress, and the role citizens play in selecting our government leaders.
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  • What's the Bill of Rights?

    Nancy Harris

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)
    Who wrote the Bill of Rights? Where can you see the Bill of Rights? What right does the First Amendment protect? Discover the history and importance of this document. Learn about each of the first ten amendments and the rights they protect. The 'First Guide to Government' series introduces students to the federal, state, and local governments. Each book explores the structure, function, and responsibilities of each branch of the government.
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  • What's a President and Vice President?

    Nancy Harris

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 28, 2007)
    Discover how these leaders shape our country. Learn all about the executive department and people who work to support the president. Find out about the duties of the president, who can run for president and vice president, and the role citizens play in selecting our government leaders.
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  • What's the State Judicial Branch?

    Nancy Harris

    Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Learn all about the state court system. Discover who works in a courtroom, the different levels of courts, and the process for bringing a case to court.
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  • What's the State Judicial Branch?

    Nancy Harris

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 27, 2007)
    Learn all about the state court system. Discover who works in a courtroom, the different levels of courts, and the process for bringing a case to court.
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  • What Is a Government?

    Baron Bedesky

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)
    Government is a word we hear all the time but what does it really mean? The fact is government is another word for a group of people working together to help all of us.
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  • Meet the Supreme Court

    Drew Nelson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2012)
    A series that will reveal many surprising facts to middle readers about the United States government and its workings includes fascinating sidebars and age-appropriate informational fact boxes; historical, black and white, and full-color images; glossary; index; and details about the areas of government that make our country run. Simultaneous.
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  • How Does the Canadian Government Work?

    Ellen Rodger

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Feb. 28, 2013)
    Examines Canada's governement, discusses the levels and branches of the country's government, and describes their responsibilities.
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  • What's Government?

    Nancy Harris

    Library Binding (Heinemann, Sept. 28, 2007)
    Learn all about the United States federal government. Learn the role of the three branches of government and how they work together. Discover the important role citizens play in choosing our government leaders.
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  • What Are the Levels of Government?

    Baron Bedesky

    Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)
    Federal government, state government, city government - it's 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.
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