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Supreme Court
Simon Rose
Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)Supreme Court is part of the U.S. Government series.
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Standing in the Attorney General's Shoes
Ashely Adams
Paperback (Cavendish Square Publishing, Jan. 15, 2018)The attorney general serves on behalf of citizens, acting in the best interest of the people in a court of law. This book examines the duties and responsibilities of the government's most important legal counsel. The book includes context about the structure of the U.S. government, information about daily life for an attorney general, and reveals how the attorney general and the President work together.
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Standing in the First Lady's Shoes
Joanne Mattern
Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)Provides information on the duties and responsibilites of first ladies, explains what it takes to become the First Lady, and offers suggestions on how to get involved in government.
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Standing in the CIA Director's Shoes
Anne Okonowski
Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)Explains what a day in the life of the CIA director is like, discussing the responsibilities of the position and how the work relates to that of other government offices.
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Standing in the Secretary of Homeland Security's Shoes
Kate Shoup
Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)The Secretary of Homeland Security is tasked with keeping Americans safe in uncertain times. This presidential appointment is one of the most essential cabinet positions and affects everyone in the United States. This volume explores how the secretary shapes policy to protect the nation. In addition to providing an in-depth explanation of the secretary's role, the book explains how cabinet appointments are made.
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Standing in the Speaker of the House's Shoes
Kaitlyn Duling
Paperback (Cavendish Square, Jan. 15, 2018)The Speaker of the House is a key part of Congress, serving the House of Representatives, their political party, and their constituents all at once. This book explains how the Speaker juggles these responsibilities. The book describes a typical day in the life of the Speaker and includes an easy-to-follow explanation of the relationship between politics and government.
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Standing in the Secretary of State's Shoes
Caitie McAneney
Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2015)What does a secretary of state do? Find out the responsibilities of the secretary of state in A Day in the Secretary of States Shoes.
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Standing in a Senator's Shoes
Ryan Nagelhout
Paperback (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2015)Presents a brief history of the Senate, discusses how senators are chosen, describes their responsibilities, and profiles notable senators.
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Standing in a the Shoes of a Member of the House of Representatives
Carolyn White, Carolyn E W Spath
Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 1, 2015)The House of Representatives is an important part of government! Find out what a member of the House of Representatives does and how you can become one too.
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Our Government
Ella Cane
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)Readers will take a tour through local, state, and federal governments in this informative yet engaging series, Our Government. Charts, infographics and vivid photos support the main text in presenting key concepts.
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Our Government
Jack Manning
Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)From the president to Congress to the highest court in the land, the branches of government do work that affects our lives every day. Give young readers an up close look at U.S., state, and local government and the roles that different government officials have. Charts, sidebars, and full color images of leaders in action will help readers understand how government influences their daily lives.
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What Are the Parts of Government?
William David Thomas
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 8, 2008)Describes how the three branches of the federal government fit together, and the structure and function of each branch, and discusses the basic form and variations in state governments.
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