politics and government

Provides a basic biography of U.S. president Joe Biden, offering simple text describing his childhood, education, and political career. Includes color photographs, a glossary, a timeline, and further resources.

American editorial cartoonist Jeffrey Koterba discusses his childhood and life in Omaha, Nebraska, his lifelong interest in drawing, battles with Tourette syndrome--which he inherited from his father--being struck by lightning, and related topics.

Chronicles the life of King Leopold II of Belgium and discusses how he plundered the Congo, how his people tried to overthrow him, and other related topics.

Examines Vladimir Lenin's life of exile for seventeen years before the Russian Revolution in 1917, covering his reliance on a network of supporters and friends who helped spread illegal literature while Lenin worked toward the establishment of a Soviet social democracy, and discusses the impact of his surreptitious existence on the women in his life, including his wife, his mother, and his mistress.

"How have political leaders in the United States today been selected for their important roles? This book offers students a comprehensive description of the United States voting process and why it's a significant part of the nation's democratic system and values. Complete with colorful photographs that enhance the approachable text and a glossary that strengthens reader vocabulary skills, this book allows students to thoroughly explore the process of selecting political leaders at multiple levels of government. This engaging read aligns with social studies curricula and is sure to inspire future voters about the importance of participating in the nation's democracy"--Provided by publisher.

"In the wake of the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the number of student walkouts and other kinds of protests have risen dramatically. Gun control is not the only subject students protest, but as it made headlines across the country, adults debated how effective these walkouts were and how permissible they should be"--Provided by publisher.

A behind-the-scenes account of the debates, struggles, and emotions that went into the building of the United States Holocaust Museum which opened in Washington D.C. in 1993.

Denise Affon?o chronicles the experiences of her family in the years following the Khmer Rouge's take over of Cambodia in April 1975, describing how she, her husband, and her children, were deported to a labor camp where they endured hard labor, famine, sickness, and death.

This title examines the life of Volodymyr Zelenskyy including his early life and education, his career in the entertainment industry, and his term as president of Ukraine.

"The president makes sure everybody follows the laws. They are responsible for keeping the federal government moving. But what do you know about this important office of government? Explore presidential powers, see how those powers are balanced, and meet the cabinet that helps the president do their important work. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!"--Provided by publisher.