Harper, Leslie

Young community leaders learn how to organize a rally.

"Readers who dream of rallying their communities toward supporting a cause will love this book. Replete with useful information about holding a fund-raiser at school or in a local community, these books are sure to get kids engaged in fund-raising. Kids learn how teachers, administrators, parents, and friends can all help turn their concern about a cause into money that can help the cause" -- Provided by publisher.

Readers who dream of rallying their communities toward supporting a cause will love this book. Replete with useful information about holding a fund-raiser at school or in a local community, these books are sure to get kids engaged in fund-raising. Kids learn how teachers, administrators, parents, and friends can all help turn their concern about a cause into money that can help the cause. Written in standard Latin American Spanish. Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Web Sites.

"Even though congresspeople are adults, they still represent kids! Readers will gain the confidence to talk to all kinds of elected representatives, from local town council members to the President. Helpful tips about letter-writing skills, modern technology, and more give specific ideas to kids who want to be more involved in their communities" -- Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to the legislation process in the United States.

An introduction to what elections in the United States are, and how they work.

Looks at the powers of the United States government for children, focusing on the Congress, the president and veto power, the courts, and other topics.

Introduces young readers to the taxation process in the United States.

Introduces young readers to the citizenship process in the United States.