Peterson, Amanda

"The Supreme Court has the incredible power to overturn unconstitutional injustices through its rulings, making it a vital check to the executive and legislative branches' powers. This information-rich book introduces readers to inner workings of this essential aspect of the United States government and uses historical and contemporary examples to explain complex issues. Readers will explore landmark decisions, such as Brown v. The Board of Education, which provide context for current events"--Provided by publisher.

"Why do presidential appointees spark so much controversy? Which jobs can a president fill, and are there limits on the president's power? This . . . book examines presidential appointees, the confirmation process, the checks and balances that affect this system, and other key points on this . . . topic. Historical examples provide . . . context for current events, including the most recent appointments to our government leadership and how they affect our country"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to diabetes, including causes, symptoms, treatments, and the personal experience"--Provided by publisher.

"The Civil War was a bloody 4-year battle. Follow the war from the first shots fired on Fort Sumter to General Lee's surrender at Appomattox, and see how America's War Between the States unfolded. Meets Common Core standards for analyzing chronology text structures. Perfect for Common Core studies on analyzing the chronology of an event"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to diabetes, including causes, symptoms, treatments, and the personal experience"--.