Social Studies: Informational Text
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America Then and Now
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
If you lived long ago, how different would life be from how it is today? Many things are different, but many things are the same! Introduce students to the concept of change as they compare homes, schools, jobs, technology, and transportation from the past and present. This primary source reader uses dynamic primary source images and supportive text to integrate social studies content and language arts instruction. The accessible table of contents, glossary, and index work to aid students in better understanding the content. Aligned to state and national standards, this book will engage students in learning.
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The United States Economy
by Alex Dalenberg
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
The U.S. economy affects you every day. How does it work? Learn about this complex system with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a 1920s advertisement and a 1943 image of Americans lining up for ration books. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
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Cold War Era
by Monika Davies
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Two nations. Two ideologies. One Cold War. From 1947 to 1991, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in an open rivalry known as the Cold War. Dive deep into your exploration of history with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include images of maps, images, newspaper articles, political posters, and many more. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
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Mexican Rule of California
by Heather Price-Wright
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Alta California contained most of the land that makes up what is now the Southwest. In 1821, the land was controlled by Mexico. Its leaders made many changes including ending the Spanish mission system. Alta California became more diverse as its economy grew and changed. Explore the history of Alta California with this primary source title that builds students' reading skills and promotes civics and social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to accommodate different reading levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.
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Alexander Hamilton's New York City
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
In Alexander Hamilton's New York City, readers will learn all about the history of New York City during the time of Alexander Hamilton, and analyze their mutual influence. Through the use of dynamic primary sources like maps and letters, students will be engaged as they read about history and build their literacy skills. Supporting current social studies standards, this full-color text includes intriguing images, interesting sidebars, a glossary, and other important text features to support learning and strengthen key comprehension skills. Challenging activities require students to use text evidence to connect back to what they've read.
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The Information Revolution
by Stephanie Kraus
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Between 1950 and 2001, the development of technology changed the world. Known as the Information Revolution, this era revolutionized the way humans communicate and share information. Dive deep into history with this social studies book that piques students' curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Great Leader in Troubled Times
by Lisa Periman Greathouse
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Franklin Delano Roosevelt tackled some of the toughest times the country has been through. His leadership lifted the country out of the Great Depression and through World War II while facing many personal obstacles. Dive deep into history with this biography that piques students' curiosity about historical events through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
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Founding Mothers
Women Who Shaped America
by Melissa Carosella
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Although early America did not allow women to do many things outside of their homes, there were many women who fought for their rights and worked to make the U.S. a free country for all. Readers will learn about women's accomplishments in early America in this engaging and inspiring book. The stunning facts and vivid images highlight the lives and accomplishments of women like Pocahontas, Abigail Adams, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Sacagawea, Phillis Wheatley, Harriet Tubman, Clara Barton, and Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. Readers will be inspired and intrigued as they move through this fascinating and delightful book that also features a glossary and index to support the content.
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Colorado's Geography
by Joe Rhatigan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Explore the Mile High City including the High Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Colorado River that runs through the plateau! This engaging social studies book includes four chapters focusing on Colorado, covering the regions, geography's effect, movement, and a master mountaineer. It includes a glossary, extension activity, guided reading questions, and other exciting features.Colorado's Geography covers the regions of Colorado plus the climate, tourism, people, and more. This book combines stunning pictures and illustrations with detailed text to explore Colorado's most important landscapes and landmarks.
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Trails to California
by Ann Ingalls
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
In the 1800s, traveling to California was dangerous, but the state's earliest settlers traveled there in search of new lives. Learn about California's first settlers including Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, John Bidwell, and more! This primary source title builds students' reading skills and promotes civics and social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to accommodate different reading levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.
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Lue Gim Gong
The Citrus Wizard
by Christina Hill
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Bring the history of Florida to life through intriguing primary source documents! Lue Gim Gong: The Citrus Wizard discusses the orange growing techniques of the Citrus Wizard. Used in the classroom or at home, this nonfiction reader builds literacy and vocabulary for students. Based on state standards, this biography explores geography, history, and other social studies topics, and includes important informational text features such as headings, an index, and a glossary.
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What Makes a Town?
by Diana Kenney
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
There are many different places and people that make up a town. Through colorful images and easy-to-read text, early readers learn the important aspects of town communities and are encouraged to look for some of the similarities in their own towns!
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Education in California
by Gretchen L. H. O'Brien
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
California is home to the largest school system in the country. Students will learn about the history of California's schools and higher education system with this nonfiction text that builds students' reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to meet the needs of students reading at different levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.
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Crossing Oceans: Immigrating to California
by Michelle R. Prather
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
California is a big state with an even bigger story. It grew leaps and bounds between the gold rush and 1900. People from across America and around the world moved there because it was full of opportunity. Today it's still a place where people from different backgrounds come to live their dreams. This primary source text builds students' reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to meet the needs of students reading at different levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.
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Exploration of California
by Serena Haines
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
California has a long, storied past. There was a myth that it was an island. Spanish explorers thought they would find cities paved in gold there. When they did not, they left for over 100 years. It's hard to imagine that California's early explorers did not see its value. Explore California's rich past with this nonfiction book that builds students' reading skills and promotes social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to accommodate different reading levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
First Lady, Senator, and Secretary of State
by Melissa Carosella
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Hillary Rodham Clinton has gone from being a student activist, to the First Lady of the United States, to a state senator, to the Secretary of State of the United States. Her inspiring and impressive life in law and politics is detailed in this fascinating biography. Readers will learn about her role as one of the most influential First Ladies of all time, as Secretary of State, and her plan to give everyone healthcare. This book features vibrant photos and images, intriguing facts, easy-to-read text, and a helpful glossary and index to provide readers with an engaging reading experience that will have them interested from beginning to end.
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Where People Live
by Kristy Stark
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
The United States has many places to live. People choose to live in small towns and big cities. Why do people live where they do? With examples from both the past and present, early readers will learn about the history of immigration to the United States and the factors that influence where people live. Dynamic images in conjunction with engaging text provides students with an inviting learning experience as they build their reading skills and knowledge of US history.
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Women Who Changed the World
by Elizabeth Anderson Lopez
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Meet six women who did great things. They were leaders in politics, civil rights, healthcare, science, and sports. They helped and inspired others. All of them followed their dreams. This inspiring book introduces students to the lives of notable women including Marie Curie, Clara Barton, Wilma Rudolph, Rosa Parks, and more. Engaging images in conjunction with easy-to-read text and basic text features provide readers with an inviting reading and learning experience.
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I'll Lead the Way
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Readers will learn what it takes to be a good leader in this interesting nonfiction book. Featuring vivid images, supportive text, and a helpful table of contents, glossary, and index, children will be eager to learn about and practice being a good leader!
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George Washington and His Right-Hand Man
by Stephanie Karus
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
In the high-interest, nonfiction text George Washington and His Right-Hand Man, students will learn about the life of George Washington, and evaluate his political relationship and friendship with Alexander Hamilton. Through the use of dynamic primary sources like maps and letters, middle school students will be engaged as they read about history and build their literacy skills. Supporting current social studies standards, this full-color text includes intriguing images, interesting sidebars, a glossary, and other important text features to support learning and strengthen key comprehension skills. Challenging activities require students to use text evidence to connect back to what they've read.
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I Am a Good Friend
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Teach young children what it means to be a good friend! Kindergarten students will learn about friendship with this delightful nonfiction book that uses bright photos and easy-to-read text to show examples of good friendships. Featuring a supporting glossary and index, this book helps beginning readers build vocabulary and foundational literacy skills.
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California: Becoming a State
by Elizabeth Anderson Lopez
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
California was ruled by Spain, then Mexico, before the United States claimed it in 1848. Learn about California's bumpy road to statehood with this primary source text that builds students' reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to accommodate different reading levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.
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Governing the Golden State
by Elizabeth Anderson Lopez
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Introduce students to the history of California's state government! Students will learn how California's three levels of government work together to make, enforce, and interpret the laws in this primary source reader that builds students' reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to meet the needs of students reading at different levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.
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Be a Good Leader!
by Jennifer Overend Prior
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
What does it take to be a good leader? Young readers will learn what it takes in this inspiring nonfiction title that features plenty of bright photos, easy-to-read engaging text, and vocabulary.
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I Can Work!
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Teach young children about different jobs around the house! Featuring colorful images, simple text, and an accessible glossary and index, this book helps kindergarten students develop foundational literacy skills. Early learners will be engaged and encouraged to share what jobs they do in their own home.
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Follow That Map!
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
With this lively, nonfiction book, early readers can follow along with a group of students on a treasure hunt around their school! Children will be encouraged to hide a treasure and use a map to find it. Bright images, supportive text, and an accompanying glossary and index help young students build vocabulary and learn how to use a map.
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We Go to School
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Teach kindergarten students about what school was like in the past as they compare the similarities and differences between the past and present. Featuring engaging photographs, vivid images, and easy-to-read text, this book will give children an insight to how school has changed over time. This appropriately leveled nonfiction book includes a supporting glossary and index to help beginning readers build vocabulary and foundational literacy skills.
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Getting Around Town
by Sandy Phan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
From the compass rose to various scales, readers will learn the basics of how to read a map in this enlightening nonfiction title. With bright, clear images and helpful text, this book will have young readers engaged and excited to put their mapping skills to work!
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Immigration Stories
by Marcus McArthur
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
In this inspiring nonfiction book, readers will discover stories about immigrants that came to America from China, Poland, Peru, and the Dominican Republic. The alluring images and supportive text work in conjunction with the helpful glossary, index, and table of contents to engage readers and to enhance their understanding of the content.
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Rules at Home
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Introduce kindergarten students to household rules. Through vivid images and easy-to-read text, beginning readers are shown examples of rules that families have at home. Featuring a supporting glossary and index, this nonfiction book helps young children build vocabulary and foundational literacy skills.
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Where People Live
by Kristy Stark
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
The United States has many places to live. People choose to live in small towns and big cities. Why do people live where they do? With examples from both the past and present, early readers will learn about the history of immigration to the United States and the factors that influence where people live. Dynamic images in conjunction with engaging text provides students with an inviting learning experience as they build their reading skills and knowledge of US history.
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Coming to America
by Marcus McArthur
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
America is a country that is filled with many immigrants. In this fascinating book, readers will learn some of the many reasons immigrants choose to become American citizens. The glossary, index, and table of contents help readers better understand the content as they make their way through this inspiring book.
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What Makes a Family?
by Diana Kenney
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Early readers discover the various kinds of families in this nonfiction title. Readers are encouraged to be aware of and embrace the differences in families through lovely images and engaging text.
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Money and Trade in Our World
by Shelly Buchanan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
People all over the world trade and buy from each other! This nonfiction book will teach young readers the various services and goods that countries around the world provide. Readers will also be exposed to the different forms of money, such as yen and pesos, and the difference between wants and needs. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover.
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Jackie Robinson
Hometown Hero
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Jackie Robinson: Hometown Hero for Grade 2 provides teachers with an informational text focused on Georgia state studies. It is appropriately leveled for different types of reading levels and features primary source materials. This nonfiction reader is aligned to Georgia's Standards of Excellence.
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We Work at School
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Teach young children about the different jobs there are to do at school! Featuring colorful images, simple text, and an accessible glossary and index, this book helps kindergarten students develop foundational literacy skills. Early learners will be engaged and encouraged to share what jobs they do at their own school.
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Mapping Our World
by Sandy Phan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
This informative book teaches readers about the seven continents and how to recognize them on maps. Through supportive text, vibrant images, and a helpful glossary, index, and table of contents, readers will learn about map basics like the compass rose, a scale, and a legend.
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All About Money
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Introduce young children to the difference between wants and needs, and teach them about earning, spending, and saving money. Kindergarten students will develop early financial literacy with this nonfiction book. Featuring vivid images, simple text, and a supporting glossary and index, this book helps beginning readers build vocabulary and begin to understand money management.
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Mary Musgrove
Bringing People Together
by Torrey Maloof
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Mary Musgrove: Bringing People Together for Grade 2 provides teachers with an informational text focused on Georgia state studies. It is appropriately leveled for different types of reading levels and features primary source materials. This nonfiction reader is aligned to Georgia's Standards of Excellence.
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A Family's Story
by Jeanne Cummings Dustman
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Readers can follow along as they read about a woman and her family. This nonfiction book features numerous photographs of her family, interesting text, and a helpful table of contents, glossary, and index. Children will be encouraged to tell a story about their own family as they move through this charming book.
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America Then and Now
by Dona Herweck Rice
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
If you lived long ago, how different would life be from how it is today? Many things are different, but many things are the same! Introduce students to the concept of change as they compare homes, schools, jobs, technology, and transportation from the past and present. This primary source reader uses dynamic primary source images and supportive text to integrate social studies content and language arts instruction. The accessible table of contents, glossary, and index work to aid students in better understanding the content. Aligned to state and national standards, this book will engage students in learning.
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Georgia
Money and Me
by Christina Hill
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Georgia: Money and Me for Grade 2 provides teachers with an informational text focused on Georgia state studies. It is appropriately leveled for different types of reading levels and features primary source materials. This nonfiction reader is aligned to Georgia's Standards of Excellence.
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Getting Around School
by Sandy Phan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
It's important to know how to get around school! In this informative title, early readers learn the basics of mapping out school--from where it is located in the neighborhood to the position of items in the classroom. Children are encouraged to map out their own classroom with helpful ideas for a creative and engaging activity.
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I'll Lead the Way!
by Joanne Mattern
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Readers will learn what it takes to be a good leader in this interesting nonfiction book. Featuring vivid images, supportive text, and a helpful table of contents, glossary, and index, children will be eager to learn about and practice being a good leader!
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Power, People, and Change
by Wendy Conklin
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Who makes the rules? Why should we follow them? Rules are everywhere, and they exist to keep us safe. Explore the importance of rules and introduce students to civics topics with this high-interest reader that connects to Georgia state studies standards. Georgia: Power, People, and Change promotes social studies content literacy with appropriately-leveled text and keeps students engaged with full-color illustrations and dynamic primary source documents. This text connects to Georgia Standards of Excellence, WIDA, and NCSS/C3 framework.
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Life at Home
by Sharon Coan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Teach kindergarten students about what life was like in the past as they compare the similarities and differences between the past and present. Featuring engaging photographs, vibrant images, and simple text, this book will give young children an insight to how life has changed over time. This appropriately leveled nonfiction book includes a supporting glossary and index to help beginning readers build vocabulary and foundational literacy skills.
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Jobs Around Town
by Shelly Buchanan
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
Many people help out their communities in various ways with various jobs. From police officers to dentists, mail carriers to teachers--everyone has an important role! With examples from both past and present and many engaging images and easy-to-read text, readers will be thoroughly immersed from cover to cover!
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You and the U.S. Government
by Jennifer Overend Prior
Part of the Social Studies: Informational Text series
This informative book teaches early readers about the important impact the government has on our lives. Readers will learn about taxes, the three branches of government, voting, and more through bright images and supportive text. A table of contents, glossary, and index are included to aid in helping readers better understand the content.