Weird But True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government

Weird But True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government

Author: Michael Burgan

Publisher: Disney Electronic Content

Published: 2024-02-06

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1426377622

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This guide to U.S. politics features surprising stories, hidden history, and clear explanations of how our government works—plus loads of weird but true facts! Why is the president called the "commander-in-chief"? And did you know that during a filibuster senators can talk about whatever they want? They have read the phone book, a recipe for fried oysters, and even Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss! In this next WBT Know-It-All, readers dive deep into the U.S. Capitol to uncover everything they need to know about our government—how things get done, who is who, and why things are the way they are. After reading this book, kids will walk away with a wealth of practical knowledge about our government, including the roles of each branch and how things get done. From the Senate to the Supreme Court and everything in between, readers will learn if a vote in Washington, D.C., really “counts,” how the two-party system got started, how many representatives each state has and why, and more. They’ll also be wowed by a ton of weird but true information, like funny laws in some states—in one, it’s illegal to kill Bigfoot!—how members of Congress ride their own mini-subways under the Capitol, and the surprising secrets of the dollar bill! Jam-packed with photos, illustrations, fun facts and info, the Weird But True Know-it-all series is the anything-but-boring way to boost your brain!


Weird But True! Know-It-All: U. S. Presidents

Weird But True! Know-It-All: U. S. Presidents

Author: Brianna DuMont

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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What's so weird about U.S. presidents? Plenty! Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was a great wrestler? You'll have a blast learning that there's a lot of substance and weirdness in every president's past.


300 Fascinating Facts about the Fifty States

300 Fascinating Facts about the Fifty States

Author: National Geographic Kids

Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1426333714

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Offers a collection of true facts about such topics as animals, food, science, outer space, geography, and weather in relation to the USA.


The Muckrakers: Ida Tarbell Takes on Big Business

The Muckrakers: Ida Tarbell Takes on Big Business

Author: Valerie Bodden

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1680797417

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The Muckrakersdiscusses how in the early 1900s, Ida Tarbell and other investigative journalists brought about change by exposing the illegal tactics and unethical practices of corporations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.


I Can Be the President

I Can Be the President

Author: Alex Appleby

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2014-08-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1482410338

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Being the president isn’t easy, and neither is getting elected! For young readers hoping for a future in politics, this exciting book takes them on a journey all the way to the White House. Through accessible text and great full-color photographs showing life inside the White House, readers will get a great look at what the president does each day. This title published subject to a trademark license with WIGU Publishing, LLC.


The Complete Book of US Presidents, Fourth Edition

The Complete Book of US Presidents, Fourth Edition

Author: Bill Yenne

Publisher: Crestline Books

Published: 2021-03-02

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 0785839232

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Discover the history and personal stories of 46 US Presidents in this beautifully illustrated volume. From the first president, George Washington, to the forty-sixth, Joe Biden, the United States has seen a host of extraordinary men take office. Their stories are all included in this fourth edition of The Complete Book of US Presidents by journalist and historian Bill Yenne. This book features short, biographical essays about the lives of 46 presidents, jam-packed with unusual details and commentary on the significant roles each commander-in-chief played in the shaping of the United States and its relations with the world. Lavishly illustrated, including the presidents' official White House portraits, sidebars about each and every vice president and first lady, and intriguing anecdotes, this book is accessible to a broad audience and will captivate any history lover. The Complete Book of US Presidents is an expansive collection that reflects on America's rich presidential history, telling the story of a nation through the biographies of some of its greatest political leaders.


Invitation to Terror

Invitation to Terror

Author: Frank Furedi

Publisher: Continuum

Published: 2009-05-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780826424549

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Frank Furedi argues that Western culture appears to feed off a diet of terror and inadvertently offers its enemies an invitation to be terrorised. We have not developed an intellectual framework in which to be able to confront the fear of terrorism. The language we use betrays confusion about the threat we face and therefore undermines our capacity to engage with it. Beginning with the question of 'Why do they hate us?' we find ourselves unsure of who 'they' are. Even more unsettling is the realisation that we are not quite sure of who 'we' are. In this startling and original book Frank Furedi engages with some of the most fundamental questions confronting society today. We are in a global conflict that appears so confusing that we are not even certain what to call it. The failure to conceptualize the issues at stake is demonstrated by the absence of consensus around even what words to describe the meaning of the present conflict and enemy. Suddenly governments stop speaking about the War on Terror and talk about the Long War. The shift in terminology often betrays confusion about the issues at stake. Lack of clarity about what this war is about, who are the protagonists, its scope and duration dominates discussions on this conflict. Meaningless terms often represent an attempt to evade. In this case they express confusion and the inability to make sense of life in the twenty-first century.


Texas-Land of the Big Hair

Texas-Land of the Big Hair

Author: Sonya Bernhardt

Publisher: Penolope Books

Published: 2014-05-24

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1938568443

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Recently divorced and wealthy, a middle aged woman navigates the unfriendly and competitive world of big money in Texas in search of love. This story of love and redemption set in the world of Texas Big Money will make you laugh out loud and give you a moment of perspective. Even the rich have their troubles.


Kid Presidents

Kid Presidents

Author: David Stabler

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2014-10-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1594747318

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Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations show how George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Barack Obama, and other presidents-to-be faced kid-sized problems growing up in America. Every president started out as a kid! Forget the legends, tall tales, and historic achievements—before they were presidents, the future leaders of the United States had regular-kid problems just like you. John F. Kennedy hated his big brother. Lyndon Johnson pulled pranks in class. Barack Obama was bothered by bullies. And Bill Clinton was crazy clumsy (he once broke his leg jumping rope). Kid Presidents tells all of their stories and more with full-color cartoon illustrations on every page. History has never been this much fun!