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Understanding Your Legal Rights
John Joseph Micklos Jr.
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2018)Order in the court! What do free speech, due process, freedom of assembly, and search and seizure have to do with our legal rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher our nation's complex legal system and understand their rights under the law.
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National Government
Ernestine Giesecke
Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2016)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.
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Understanding Your Role in Elections
Jessica Gunderson
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2018)When election season starts, the race is on! But what do campaigns, candidates, polls, and the Electoral College have to do with voting for our nation's leaders? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher the complex electoral process and learn how to get involved in the next election.
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Understanding How You Can Help
Emma Carlson Berne
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2018)What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as American citizens and learn how to take active roles in our government.
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Understanding Your Civil Rights
Emma Carlson Berne
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2018)What are our civil rights, and how are they different from our legal rights? What do gender, age, discrimination, and the U.S. Constitution have to do with our civil rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher our nation's civil rights laws and learn how they protect our citizens.
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Local Government
Ernestine Giesecke
Library Binding (Heinemann, July 12, 2000)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.
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Governments Around the World
Ernestine Giesecke
Library Binding (Heinemann, July 12, 2000)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.
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State Government
Ernestine Giesecke
Library Binding (Heinemann, July 12, 2000)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.
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What Are the Amendments?
Nancy Harris
Library Binding (Heinemann, Aug. 16, 2008)What is an amendment? How many amendments are in the US Constitution? What did the 13th Amendment accomplish? Discover the history of these important documents. Learn how amendments can be added to the US Constitution as well as the different freedoms 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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Understanding Your Civil Rights
Emma Carlson Berne
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)What are our civil rights, and how are they different from our legal rights? What do gender, age, discrimination, and the U.S. Constitution have to do with our civil rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher our nation's civil rights laws and learn how they protect our citizens.
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Understanding Your Legal Rights
John Joseph Micklos Jr.
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)Order in the court! What do free speech, due process, freedom of assembly, and search and seizure have to do with our legal rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher our nation's complex legal system and understand their rights under the law.
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Understanding Your Role in Elections
Jessica Gunderson
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)When election season starts, the race is on! But what do campaigns, candidates, polls, and the Electoral College have to do with voting for our nation's leaders? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher the complex electoral process and learn how to get involved in the next election.
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