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Author: Peter Benoit
Publisher: Children's Press
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780531258262
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRead about the variety of governments that lead different countries and learn how they have shaped our world today.
Author: Melissa McDaniel
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780531230565
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat cause the Great Depression? How did the Lewis and Clark Expedition change our contry forever? With fascinating history and stunning images, Cornerstones of Freedom offers you an intriguing and in-depth look at the ideas, people, and events that have shaped our nation.
Author: Jeff Foster
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2020-09-01
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 1338675842
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover everything you ever wanted to know about how the government really works with this accessible, highly designed and illustrated handbook from Marjory Stoneman Douglas AP government teacher Jeff Foster. Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain."This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College? What are the political parties? What are the different responsibilities of the city, state, and federal governments?Plus, discover the complete backstory on some of our government's most important moments, like why we wrote the Declaration of Independence, and how people since then have worked with—and protested against—the government to improve the lives of all Americans.Each spread features a mix of black-and-white and full-color art, including infographics, charts, maps, political caricatures, and other engaging visual elements that will be fun and easy for kids to understand.Includes a foreword from Yolanda Renee King, an activist and the granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, plus lots of amazing back matter about how kids can participate and get involved.
Author: Michael Burgan
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 2011-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780531250280
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the development of the United States government and discusses the responsibilities of each branch.
Author: Jill K. Mulhall
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Published: 2004-12-14
Total Pages: 15
ISBN-13: 1433395916
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscover what caused the American Revolution in this stimulating nonfiction book. With its easy-to-read text and vivid images, readers are sure to be engaged as they learn about problems colonists faced, including the Stamp Act, the Townshend Act, and Intolerable Acts. The fascinating facts and intriguing sidebars further explore the reasoning behind such documents as the First Continental Congress, Declaration of Rights and Grievances, Thomas Paine's Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence. To aid in better understanding of the content and vocabulary, a useful table of contents and glossary are provided.
Author: Miriam Schlein
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 1996-10-31
Total Pages: 38
ISBN-13: 0688141021
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEveryone knows that one is one. But can ONE be more than one? Absolutely! ONE PAIR is always two; ONE WEEK is seven days; and ONE DOZEN is always twelve. And that's just the beginning of this brilliant and original counting book.
Author: Lucia Raatma
Publisher: Cornerstones of Freedom. Third
Published: 2011-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780531265529
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides an account of the events that led to the creation of the Bill of Rights, explaining what the Bill of Rights is, and examining the impact of this document on the formation and development of the United States.
Author: Jennifer Zeiger
Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Published: 2011-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780531265543
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLooks at the history, events, and impact of the civil rights movements in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s.
Author: Peter Benoit
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780531265659
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, are one of the greatest disasters in U.S. history. Read about the events leading up to these horrific attacks and find out how they have shaped our nation today. Inside you will find out: Why the terrorists wanted to attack the United States; How people from around the country came together to aid victims of the attacks; And how new laws and government agencies have changed life in the United States since the attacks. Cornerstones of FreedomTM brings history to life by capturing the dramatic and defining moments. America history with engaging text primary source materials historical photographs. Book jacket.
Author: Jenni L. Walsh
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2022-03-01
Total Pages: 247
ISBN-13: 1338775790
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPerfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Jennifer A. Nielsen, a gripping and accessible story of a young girl from Cold War East Berlin who is forced to spy for the secret police... but is determined to escape to freedom. Sophie has spent her entire life behind the Berlin Wall, guarded by land mines, towers, and attack dogs. A science lover, Sophie dreams of becoming an inventor... but that's unlikely in East Berlin, where the Stasi, the secret police, are always watching. Though she tries to avoid their notice, when her beloved neighbor is arrested, Sophie is called to her principal's office. There, a young Stasi officer asks Sophie if she'll spy on her neighbor after she is released. Sophie doesn't want to agree, but in reality has no choice: The Stasi threaten to bring her mother, who has a disability from post-polio syndrome, to an institution if Sophie does not comply. Sophie is backed into a corner, until she finds out, for the first time, that she has family on the other side of the Wall, in the West. This could be what she needs to attempt an escape with her mother to freedom -- if she can invent her way out. Jenni L. Walsh, author of I Am Defiance, tells a page-turning story of a young girl taking charge of her own destiny, and helping others do the same, in the face of oppression. "Filled with adrenaline-inducing action and inspired by true stories, this novel evokes the perils of life in East Berlin and the risks some took in search of something better. The ingenuity Sophie and Katarina display in overcoming obstacles is compelling, and the no-win situation Sophie finds herself in rings painfully true. Page-turning action and dangerous intrigue fuel this Cold War-era novel." -- Kirkus Reviews
