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  • The American Red Cross

    Patrick F. Gilbo

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, Feb. 1, 1987)
    Traces the history of the American Red Cross, describes some of the organization's many programs, and looks at the challenges it faces today
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  • Governor

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Susan Nations

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader Early Learning Library, Jan. 1, 2009)
    What is it like to lead an entire state? This book describes how a governor manages the state government and works to make life better for people in the state. Readers will also learn about some governors who have earned a place a history.
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  • The Peace Corps

    Madeline Weitsman

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, July 1, 1989)
    Traces the history of the Peace Corps describes its mission, and looks at a variety of its projects around the world
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  • The U.S. Presidency

    Ella Cane

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)
    What does the president of the United States do? Learn about the president's duties, the White House, and the Cabinet. Take a close look at the U.S presidency.
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  • Vice President

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Each title introduces readers to one important position in American government, explaining the duties of the office, how someone reaches that office, and famous leaders who have held that office in the past.
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  • The United States Postal Service

    Cheryl Weant McAfee

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, March 1, 1987)
    Traces the history of the Postal Service from colonial times to the present, looks at the various forms of transportation used and discusses stamps, mailboxes, and electronic mail
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  • The Presidency

    Christine Brendel Scriabine

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 1988)
    Surveys the history of the presidency, with descriptions of its structure, current function, and influence on American society

  • Member of Congress

    Jacqueline Laks Gorman

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Each title introduces readers to one important position in American government, explaining the duties of the office, how someone reaches that office, and famous leaders who have held that office in the past.
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  • What Are the Levels of Government?

    Baron Bedesky

    Paperback (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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  • The Smithsonian

    J. F. Watts, Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, March 1, 1987)
    Traces the history of the complex of museums, research centers and offices known as the Smithsonian Institution from its establishment in 1846 to the present and discusses its contributions in scientific, educational, and cultural fields
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  • The U.S. Coast Guard

    Rebecca Stefoff

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 1989)
    Surveys the history of the Coast Guard, describing its structure, current fucntion, and influence on American society.
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  • The Federal Government: How It Works

    Bob Bernotas

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Oct. 1, 1990)
    Surveys the history of the federal government and describes its structure and current functions