civics

"A timely picture book that acts as an introduction to civics for young readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Most . . . political campaigns begin with identifying a problem that has an effect on the community and using that problem to leverage support from constituents. This . . . guidebook explains how community problems and proposed solutions become core pillars in an election campaign, as well as how to assess candidates based on their stances toward these problems. Readers will learn to identify the issues that impact their own communities and gain the knowledge they need to address those issues and create real change through political participation"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history of the writing of the United States Constitution, discussing that the nation is still suffering from the consequences of disputes and decisions made in 1787, as the new government was being created.

"Introduces the reader to the process of voting"--Provided by publisher.

Blends humor and facts in a look at events in America and the world, providing information about the electoral system in the U.S., the world economy, the role of religion in conflict, America's place in the world, and other topics, and including advice on how to get involved.

Offers children an overview of the rights and duties associated with being a citizen of a country, explaining how they can take part in their own communities, how the country's rules are made, and how the United States government works.

Provides an introduction to the Bill of Rights, looks at other civil and political rights, and discusses citizens' responsibilities.

What are core civic virtues? In this book, students will gain understanding of what civic virtues are and how they've changed throughout history, from the early Greeks and Romans through Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution. The similarities and differences between civic virtues in the United States and in other countries and cultures are also discussed.

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Figure Skating in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of figure skating. Content includes information on multiple Olympic events in the category. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a variety of sources in order to form conclusions. Data-focused backmatter is included, as well as a bibliography, glossary, and index.

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.