politics and government

In the Bronx, New York, during the McCarthy era, twelve-year-old Jamie keeps a terrible secret about her family, but when the truth is exposed, her parents lose their jobs and she is fired from the school newspaper.

Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted.

Text and photos explain the American election process, from the pre-primary stage through the electoral college vote, and discuss the importance of voting and the purpose of political parties.

Discusses the United States Declaration of Independence, covering such aspects as the decision to separate from Great Britain, the writing of the Declaration, and the enduring legacy of this document.

A collection of two hundred letters which were written to Mrs. Roosevelt between 1933 and 1941 by children who were asking her to help them receive material assistance during the Great Depression.

Examines various aspects of government and politics in colonial America, discussing the rush to claim land in the new world, the establishment of colonial governments, politics among the colonies, revolutionary politics, charter and royal colonies, and other topics. Includes a glossary and list of primary sources.

Discusses the political lives and times of the first six United States presidents, as well as general information about the presidency.

Describes life in ancient Rome and the succession of emperors, from Pompey to Justinian, who ruled this empire.

A biography that describes the love of books and learning as well as the personal life and political career of the third president of the United States.