This encyclopedia examines the US government, providing information on everything from the founding of the US government, to the writing of the Constitution, to information on the Biden administration. It covers the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and spotlight features highlight key individuals who have shaped the US government. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

This title explores the US election system, including the history of the electoral college and voting rights, modern barriers to voting, and ongoing efforts to reform the system.

The saying is: Knowledge is power. The secret is: Knowledge, applied at the right time and place, is more than power. It's magic. This is the story of the Black Panther Party: Huey and Bobby, Eldridge and Kathleen, Elaine and Fred and Ericka. The authors introduce readers to the committed party members, their supporters and allies. The Free Breakfast Program and the Ten-Point Program. Their book is about Black nationalism, Black radicalism, about...

"American Life in the 1950s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain an understanding of the politics, conflicts, science, inventions, pop culture, fashion, and sports of the decade, and they will learn about the legacy the 1950s left behind."--

"American Life in the 1990s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain an understanding of the politics, conflicts, science, inventions, pop culture, fashion, and sports of the decade, and they will learn about the legacy the 1990s left behind."--

"American Life in the 1930s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain an understanding of the politics, conflicts, science, inventions, pop culture, fashion, and sports of the decade, and they will learn about the legacy the 1930s left behind."--

"American Life in the 1940s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain an understanding of the politics, conflicts, science, inventions, pop culture, fashion, and sports of the decade, and they will learn about the legacy the 1940s left behind."--

Tells the story of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S. who helped draft the Declaration of Independence while making important scientific contributions. -- adapted from Amazon.com This engaging biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the...

Fully updated for the twenty-first century, The New First Dictionary of Cultural Literacy gathers together all of the essential facts that youngsters should have at their fingertips for school success. The child education expert E. D. Hirsch, Jr., cuts through the wealth of information available today to highlight those terms that a child should be familiar with by the end of sixth grade. With nearly 3,000 concise definitions, including 250 new entries...