Books in Civic Values series

One of the key values in society is honesty. Students will learn how it functions in the United States' government and society, how basic principles and laws rely on it, and how it is essential to everyday interactions.

Discusses the importance of respect for rules and laws, with information on its cultural origin, the creation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and ways American citizens practice respect for rules and laws today.

Showing respect is a key value in society today. Readers will learn about its cultural origins, how it applies to rules and laws in our society today, and how democratic societies rely on it to function properly.

Discusses the importance of listening to and respecting the viewpoints of others, examines historical perspectives on the issue, and demonstrates ways to respect opinions in everyday life.

An introduction to equality under the law discusses its meaning, history, how constitutional amendments outline equality, and ways American citizens strive for equal treatment today.

Discusses the importance of honesty in government and society, with information on its historical roots in religion and culture, and how people are faced with ethical choices in everyday life.

Listening to and respecting others' viewpoints is a key element to fair and honest debate. Readers learn how respecting opposing viewpoints is active in today's society, how it shapes the legal process, and how people can apply this perspective to everyday conversations.

In our society, laws and rights apply to everyone equally. This book explores what that means, how the Constitution outlines that right, and ways equality can be experienced and upheld in everyday life.

Discusses the importance of justice in a democratic society, with information on its historical origins, the significance of the Constitution and Supreme Court, and how American citizens strive for justice in everyday life.

Today, many votes are decided by majority rules. Likewise, many people are protected by minority rights. This book examines both concepts, explains what they mean, what the Constitution says about them, and how they can be practiced in everyday situations.

Introduces the concepts of majority rule and minority rights, explaining what they mean, how they are addressed in the Constitution, and how they can be practiced in everyday life.

Justice is a basic foundation to any democratic society. Readers will learn what it's like today in the United States, its historical origins, the safeguards the Constitution outlines for it, and how this basic expectation applies to everyday situations.