Our Government

The Senate is a part of Congress that has 100 members. Every state elects two senators to represent its people. In this title, leveled text and matching photos show beginning listeners what the Senate is, what Senators do, and why these congresspeople have such an important job. Added features show how the branches of government work together, outline the requirements for the job and ask listeners to answer a thought-provoking question.

All 50 states have a leader called the governor. But who can be a governor, and what does a governor do? Each state has different qualifications, and each governor has different duties. In this title, the leveled text introduces beginning listeners to the basic duties and roles of this important position. Informative features include a graphic showing off the “must-haves” for the job, a chart showing how the branches of government work together, and more!

The House of Representatives is an important branch of Congress. Its 435 members represent the people of the United States! The pages of this low-level title for beginning listeners define this part of the government, outline its important duties, and sum up why representatives are important to the community. Features highlight job requirements, how parts of government work together, and a question for listeners to consider.

The vice president is second-in-command to the president of the United States! This important leader has many duties, including taking over the role of the president! In this book, beginning listeners will discover what this important job is all about. Special features highlight how the vice president works with other branches of government outlines the requirements for the job and asks listeners a question.

The president is the leader of the United States! This person is tasked with making important decisions for the nation. This audiobook introduces beginning listeners to the basics about the duties of this civil servant.

The Supreme Court is the highest in the land! The nine Supreme Court justices study the Constitution to make sure laws are fair. Their rulings guide all other courts throughout the United States. In this title, leveled text and interesting photos introduce beginning listeners to the nation's highest court. Added features show how the branches of government work together, outline the requirements for the job and ask listeners to answer a thought-provoking question.