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America votes: how our president is elected
Par Linda Granfield. 2003
Explains the U.S. presidential election process including its history, the role of political parties, becoming a candidate, campaign finance, voting…
fraud, the electoral college, and casting ballots. Emphasizes the right and the responsibility of citizens to vote. For grades 4-7. 2003Biographical sketches of all the American presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush. Provides interesting facts for each presidency,…
such as prominent contemporaries, political happenings, and notable events. For grades 5-8. 2000You are the juror (Great decisions)
Par Nathan Aaseng. 1997
The author presents the details and evidence from eight famous cases, including those involving the Lindbergh kidnapping, Patty Hearst, and…
O.J. Simpson. Readers are asked to review the information and make decisions as if they were part of the jury. For grades 6-9La démocratie, j'aime ça! (Célébrités canadiennes)
Par Laurent Laplante. 1997
L'auteur, qui a été Directeur général des élections du Québec pendant 19 ans, explique, dans des termes clairs et par…
des exemples évidents, ce qu'est la démocratie. Il est indispensable aux jeunes de connaître les tenants et les aboutissants de ce régime dans lequel ils vivent pour l'apprécier et en assurer la sauvegarde. [SDMAmerican politics: how it really works
Par Milton Meltzer. 1989
Meltzer discusses politics in government, which he describes as a mixture of self-interest and public interest. He traces how political…
ideas and compromises have changed since the early years of the republic. Meltzer also discusses his belief that phenomenal growth in government and bureaucracy has lead to increased corruption and disillusionment has led to voter dissatisfaction. For grades 6-9 and older readersEveryone gets a say
Par Jill Twiss. 2020
Pudding the snail and his friends can't seem to agree on anything. Whatever Jitterbug the chipmunk wants, Geezer the goose…
does not. Whatever Toast the butterfly wants, Duffles and Nudge the otters are absolutely against. And if somehow Toast and Duffles and Jitterbug and Nudge all agree on something, then Geezer is not having it. So when Toast suggests they need a leader, the friends try to figure out the best way to pick someone to be in charge. Should that someone be the fastest? The fluffiest? The squishiest? Or can Pudding show his friends that there just might be a way where everyone gets a say? 2020. For grades K-3Missouri (My United States)
Par Jennifer Zeiger. 2019
Raulito: the first Latino Governor of Arizona = Raulito : el primer gobernador latino de Arizona
Par Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford. 2021
"This bilingual biography for kids ages 8-14 follows the dreams and achievements of Raul H. Castro, who was the first…
Latino governor of Arizona and US Ambassador to El Salvador, Bolivia and Argentina." -- GoodreadsAre We There Yet?: How Humans Find Their Way (Orca Timeline #4)
Par Maria Birmingham, Drew Shannon. 2023
Fresh air, clean water: our right to a healthy environment (Orca think #4)
Par Megan Clendenan. 2022
What can a citizen do?
Par Dave Eggers. 2018
This is a book about what citizenship, good citizenship, means to you, and to us all: Across the course of…
several seemingly unrelated but ultimately connected actions by different children, we watch how kids turn a lonely island into a community and watch a journey from what the world should be to what the world could be. 2018. For preschool to grade 2Una vez fui tú: Cómo Encontré Mi Voz Y Hoy Paso El Micrófono
Par Maria Hinojosa. 2023
"There is no such thing as an illegal human being or an illegal immigrant. Maria Hinojosa is an Emmy award-winning…
journalist and was the first Latina to found a national independent non-profit newsroom in the United States. But before all that, she was a girl with big hair and even bigger dreams. Born in Mexico and raised in the vibrant neighborhood of Hyde Park, Chicago, Maria was always looking for ways to better understand the world around her and where she fit into it. Here, she combines stories from her life, beginning with her family's indelible experience of immigration all the way through the first time she heard her own voice on national radio, with truths about the United States' long and complicated relationship with immigrants. Funny, frank, and wise, Maria's story is one you will want to read again and again, and her voice will inspire you to find your own." -- Provided by publisherSuffragette: the battle for equality
Par David Roberts. 2019
"A century ago, women in the United States and the United Kingdom won the right to vote. The long road…
to victory required courage, intelligence, and the tireless determination of many fascinating women and men, some of whose contributions to this profound societal change have received relatively little attention. Here, in a lavishly illustrated book for young people, best-selling author-illustrator David Roberts celebrates dozens of key suffrage figures from the U. K. and U. S. in beautiful portraits and thrilling scenes that bring them--and their courageous efforts--to vivid life." -- Dust jacketA place to land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the speech that inspired a nation
Par Barry Wittenstein. 2019
"Martin Luther King Jr. was a preacher, a poet, and a brilliant orator, among many other things. The night before…
the 1963 March on Washington he sat down to write, with the voices and opinions of men he trusted echoing in his room at the Willard Hotel. Their thoughts, and the inspiration of so many artists and activists who came before him, contributed to the crafting of one of the most powerful speeches ever written, known today as the "I Have a Dream" speech." -- Dust jacketThurgood
Par Jonah Winter. 2019
"Fact: Thurgood Marshall was a born lawyer, always arguing. Fact: Thurgood Marshall grew up to become the first Black justice…
on the Supreme Court. Fact: Thurgood Marshall revolutionized America. Before Rosa Parks, before Martin Luther King Jr., before the civil rights movement there was Thurgood, fighting for African Americans--and winning. Here is the powerful story of the trailblazer who proved that separate is not equal." -- Dust jacketA vote for Susanna: the first woman mayor (She Made History Ser.)
Par Karen M Greenwald. 2021
In 1887 Susanna Salter was ready to vote for the first time ever. The State of Kansas had just given…
women the right to vote in municipal elections. But some men in Susanna's hometown, Argonia, didn't think she, or any other woman should have a say in choosing their next mayor. They put Susanna on the ballot for mayor, as a joke. They were sure she would lose, and then women like her would stay at home, where they belonged. But the joke was on them when Susanna won the race! Told by a grandmother who remembers what happened on that fateful election day, this is a true story of a woman who stood up for her right to vote and accomplished so much more. For grades K-3This Bridge Will Not Be Gray
Par Dave Eggers. 2015
In this delightfully original take on nonfiction, bestselling author Dave Eggers tackles one of the most famous architectural and natural…
monuments in the world: the Golden Gate Bridge. Cut-paper illustrations by Tucker Nichols ensures that this book feels like a special object, and the revised edition includes real-life letters from constituents making the case for keeping the bridge orange. The narrative's sly humor makes the topic perfectly accessible for kids enthusiastic about nonfiction. This one-of-a-kind book transports readers to the glorious Golden Gate, no matter where they live.Dissenter on the Bench: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Life & Work (The Sidney Taylor Honor Books)
Par Victoria Ortiz. 2019
A 2020 Sydney Taylor Honor Book The life and career of the fiercely principled Supreme Court Justice, now a popular…
icon, with dramatic accounts of her landmark cases that moved the needle on legal protection of human rights, illustrated with b/w archival photographs. Dramatically narrated case histories from Justice Ginsburg's stellar career are interwoven with an account of RBG&’s life—childhood, family, beliefs, education, marriage, legal and judicial career, children, and achievements—and her many-faceted personality is captured. The cases described, many involving young people, demonstrate her passionate concern for gender equality, fairness, and our constitutional rights. Notes, bibliography, index.Dinosaur Dictionary for Kids: The Everything Guide for Kids Who Love Dinosaurs
Par Bob Korpella. 2016
Packed with hundreds of illustrated definitions about dinosaurs and the world in which they lived, Dinosaur Dictionary for Kids is…
certain to spark any kid's enthusiasm for the age of dinosaurs. Explore the Mesozoic era. Learn about dinosaurs that lived on land, animals that swam the waters, and species that patrolled the skies. Find out about dinosaur extinction, how scientists date fossils, and what it takes to become a paleontologist. Dinosaur Dictionary for Kids will be there when it's time to write reports, delve into projects, prepare assignments, or just curl up and discover more about these amazing creatures. Sidebar topics, fun activities, and quick quizzes make learning about dinosaurs even more fun! Divided into sections for quick access to the easy-to-understand definitions and amazing full-color illustrations, Dinosaur Dictionary for Kids is a must-have for any kid's home library.Grades 3-6The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs (The Magnificent Book of)
Par Tom Jackson. 2023
The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs takes you back to prehistoric times to meet 36 incredible beasts. From the terrifying T.…
rex to the speedy Velociraptor, this book depicts some of the most incredible dinosaurs in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can learn which is the largest land predator ever found, how the feathered Deinonychus kept its huge hooked claws sharp, and why Triceratops had a large bony frill. This is the perfect book for dinosaur-lovers everywhere. 36 DINOSAURS: Learn about dozens of dinosaurs from all over the world, from the stealthy Spinosaurus to the mighty Dreadnoughtus. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible beasts to back to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read Layout that will excite dinosaur-lovers of all ages. MAP OF THE DINOSAUR WORLD: A full-page color map shows where each dinosaur originates. COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated collections for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, The Magnificent Book of Horses, and The Magnificent Book of Birds.