Books with title Know Your Government

This new series is a great resource for introducing readers to key aspects of our government - just in time for the 2008 election. Readers will learn about the importance of laws, the duties of our leaders, the election process, and the rights and responsibilities shared by all Americans. The series uses easy-to-understand language to explain important concepts that are closely tied to the social studies curriculum.

This new series is a great resource for introducing readers to key aspects of our government - just in time for the 2008 election. Readers will learn about the importance of laws, the duties of our leaders, the election process, and the rights and responsibilities shared by all Americans. The series uses easy-to-understand language to explain important concepts that are closely tied to the social studies curriculum.

Have you ever wondered how the U.S. government functions? From the president to Congress to the highest court in the land, the branches of government do work that affects our lives every day. Charts, sidebars, and full color images of leaders in action will help readers understand how the workings of local, state, and national government influences their daily lives.

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.

- Continuation of the AEP Award-nominated series- Timely topic will reflect new government leaders taking office in 2009--the president, vice president, Speaker of the House, and others!- Completely redesigned series- Correlates to NCSS and state curriculum standards- Close photo-text match- Leveled text reviewed by a reading consultant, Susan Nations, M. Ed.- Books and web sites for further information- Includes Table of Contents, Glossary, Index- These new, updated titles were previously published under Our Government Leaders, which is now out of print.