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Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill.; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this fascinating graphic novel, witness the real-life debates, disagreements, and compromises that led to the formation of the U.S. Constitution during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Eye-popping artwork and easy-to-read text offer an appealing, accessible alternative for nonfiction readers. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding. The perfect book for budding historians, comic book fans, and everyone...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017
Edition
First American edition
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : ill., map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of the office of the president, exploring how they are elected, where they live, and what they do at work.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Each letter of the alphabet is represented by important people, ideas, and events in the history of the United States.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill., col. map ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Each letter of the alphabet is represented by important people, ideas, and events in the history of the United States.
Author
Publisher
J. Messner
Pub. Date
1989
Physical Desc
227 p. : illus.
Language
English
Description
Briefly summarizes the achievements of each presidential administration from Washington to Reagan. Includes a biographical digest giving basic facts about each president, a list of vice-presidents and cabinet members, and the results of each presidential election
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
xi, 83 pages : ill., map ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
In the voice of one of the most iconic and beloved political figures of the twentieth century comes a book on citizenship for the future voters of the twenty-first century. Eleanor Roosevelt published the original edition of When You Grow Up to Vote in 1932, the same year her husband was elected president. It explains how our government is designed to work and about all the people who have a part in running our democracy.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs look at how the legislative branch of the United States government works.
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the United States Congress, describing who can serve in Congress, the duties of the Senate and House of Representatives, and how it has changed since it was created.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"All of human history begins in Sub-Saharan Africa, where scientists believe the first humans lived. Over time, thousands of ethnic groups inhabited the area, creating villages, cities, unique cultures, and governments. This book explores the historical events, movements, and people who have shaped the region of Sub-Saharan Africa over its long and varied history. How did the transatlantic slave trade affect the region? How did colonialism change...
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs look at how the executive branch of the United States government works.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
30 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Having won the Revolutionary War, the delegates from across the newly established country came together in May, 1787, to discuss the rules upon which the United States would be built to ensure the prosperity and freedom of its people.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs look at how the judicial branch of the United States government works.
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Text and photographs look at political parties, discussing how they work, what they are, how they are important during elections and more.
20) Central America
Author
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
44 p.
Language
English
Description
Flashpoints series. Includes index.