Becoming an American Citizen

Each year, millions of people become American citizens at birth. Thousands more are naturalized as adults. Becoming an American Citizenexplains how these processes work. Clear text, helpful sidebars, and color photographs give readers a compelling overview of this important subject. Features include fast facts, a table of contents, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Reviewed Table of contents Being an informed citizen is one of the hallmarks of a strong democracy. American Citizenship examines many aspects of what it means to be an American. Readers will learn about the rights outlined by the constitution, the ways citizens participate in government, and the symbols that give Americans their unique cultural identity. Clear text and color photographs showcase all these elements of life in the United States. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.