Description: How America Works: Understanding Your Government And How You Can Get Involved ← ← Please check out my other items! Description: A guide to the complex process of all the United States federal systems – that thoroughly explains in interesting terms so young readers can easily comprehend. Learning about civics shouldn't be boring. How America Works gives teens a fun, behind-the-scenes look at how the U.S. government works, why they should care and how they can get involved. But this isn't just any old civics primer. Appealing graphics and a conversational tone draw readers in from the very first page. Political cartoons and debates spark critical thought. And age-appropriate explanations make even the most complex civics topics accessible and easy to understand. In short, this comprehensive guide has everything teens need to know about government and civic engagement (and probably don't). 11 easily digestible units providing ideas for civic engagement; from the Declaration of Independence to civil rights movement and immigration issues. How America Works helps readers understand the foundations of our nation and the key civic issues facing America today …without dry or complicated language. It's easy for teens to feel like the government doesn't matter to them. But when they see their interests and concerns reflected on every page, they'll feel empowered to get involved. A perfect tool for teachers or home school parents, this guide has plenty of ideas and resources to help them out. Your middle- and high-school aged students are the voters, active citizens, and community leaders of tomorrow. When you give them How America Works , you're giving them a direction to making their voices heard. Here's are some topics is covered: Ø The Declaration of Independence Ø The Constitution Ø The Bill of Rights Ø How Washington Works Ø Supreme Court Cases Every Student Should Know Ø The Presidency Ø Why Voting Matters Ø The Long Struggle for Civil Rights Ø Immigration: Who Gets to Be an American? Ø You and the Media Ø Could You Pass America's Citizenship Test? Binding: Paperback Publication Date: 2020-07-01 Weight: 1.5 lbs Number of Pages: 240 Please visit my store for more stuff! FREE MEDIA MAIL SHIPPING Please visit my Store!
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Book Title: How America Works: Understanding Your Government
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: USA American Government Guide, Civil Rights, 21st Century, Government, Political Ideologies
Region: American Midwest
Country: USA
Subjects: Politics & Society
Age Level: Young Adults
Features: 1st Edition
Era: 2010s
Item Length: 10.9in
Item Width: 8.4in
Author: Elliott Rebhun
Publication Name: How America Works : Understanding Your Government and How You Can Get Involved
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2020
Type: Study Guide
Number of Pages: 240 Pages
