citizenship

What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as American citizens and learn how to take active roles in our government.

Uses a variety of instructional strategies and engaging activities via the integration of children's literature to teach children to behave humanely and with compassion.

Text and illustrations explore how a group of children learn the basic concepts of citizenship and democracy through the mutual care of the class teddy bear. Presented in Arabic and English.

" . . . Clear-eyed manifesto for re-centering our economics and politics on the idea of the common good. Robert B. Reich . . . demonstrates that a common good not only exists but in fact constitutes the very essence of any society or nation . . . We must weigh the moral obligations of citizenship and carefully consider how we as a country should relate to honor, shame, patriotism, truth, and the meaning of leadership . . . A fundamental statement about the purpose of society and a cri de coeur to save American soul."--Dust jacket flap.

"With everything he does, Superman works to make Metropolis a better community. He respects the city's mayor and police and fire departments, working alongside them to fight against super villains like Lex Luthor. And as his alter ego, reporter Clark Kent, he's one of the city's most informed residents. Superman is a good citizen!"--.

The current political climate has left many of us wondering how our government actually operates. Sure, we learned about it in school, but if put to the test, how many of us can correctly explain the branches of government? The history of politics? The differences and connections between local government and federal government? Enter How to Be an American. While author and illustrator Silvia Hidalgo was studying for her citizenship test, she quickly found that the materials provided by the government were lacking. In order to more easily absorb the information, Hidalgo started her own illustrated reference to civics facts and American history essentials. She's collected her findings in How to Be an American, a freshly designed and illustrated two-color guide to all things America.

Officially called Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, this is one holiday that celebrates two great things: our country's history and its citizens. Learn how the U.S. Constitution, a document written and signed more than 200 years ago, outlines how our government works and identifies our rights as citizens of the United States. Take a field trip to the National Constitution Center -- the perfect place to celebrate this national holiday.

A comprehensive guide to U.S. immigration and citizenship that covers getting a green card, naturalization, citizenship requirements, nonimmigrant visas, asylees and refugees, and employer sanctions; and includes sample forms.

The United States is often called a nation of immigrants, so a deeper understanding of the history of immigration is critical for a deeper understanding of American history as a whole. Readers are encouraged to develop this deeper understanding through detailed text that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of immigration.