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Making the Bill of Rights

An in-depth look at the leaders, battles, institutions, and ideals that contributed to the creation of the Bill of Rights. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

The northern colonies (1600-1770)

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and includes Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Rhode Island and Connecticut, New Netherland and New Sweden, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

President

Introduces young readers to the role and responsibility of the president.

Representative

Introduces young readers to the role and responsibility of representatives.

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Presents a look at the people and policies behind the government agency known as the FBI, from its founding in 1908 to the controversies and challenges it faces today.

George Washington and the American presidency

Provides an in-depth look at the ideals of George Washington and the role of the executive branch of government. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Construction

Provides an overview of the industry, focusing on land use, commodity production, contribution to the country's GDP, and potential careers in the industry.

La presidencia

Una mirada a la oficina del presidente, cubriendo lo que es, el papel del presidente, la residencia ejecutiva, presidentes notables, elecciones y m?s.

Powwow

Young readers will explore the special cultural celebrations that are held throughout the United States.

Using credit wisely

When you buy something on credit, someone else loans you money to pay for your purchase. If you repay your loans on time, you get a good credit rating. If you don?t, you get a bad credit rating. Learn about the different kinds of credit, how to calculate interest, how to keep credit records, and more.

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