We know that countries enter into alliances and make treaties and agreements--but why are these important and how do they affect our lives? From the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to the Paris Agreement, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and free trade agreements (FTAs), this comprehensive book explores the reasons for and impacts of alliances and treaties. Free downloadable Teacher's Notes.
This photo-illustrated book for early readers gives examples of how police officers fight crime and keep people safe.
On June 30, 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the 116th Supreme Court justice. In that moment, she also became the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the United States. This title explores Jackson's childhood, education, and adulthood, providing readers with a better understanding of who Jackson is and what led to her historic seat on the US Supreme Court. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary,a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index.
As an influential leader in U.S. politics, Condoleezza Rice became one of the foremost authorities on the Soviet Union during the Cold War and served in advisory roles for two presidents. Her intelligence and drive led her to one of the highest-ranking jobs in the White House, secretary of state. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary,a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index.
The Great Depression plunged the United States into years of uncertainty that challenged the whole country. Discover the causes of the depression, how the people of the world were impacted, and what took the nation out of the era? Explore the struggle of the 1930s with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding that aids comprehension. It's key U.S. history curriculum made approachable for all.
The United States Constitution contains the rules of the nation. It says how the government should run. But how did it come to be? Learn about the creation of our nation's systems with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding that aids comprehension. It's key U.S. history curriculum made approachable for all.
How do we get new roads or fund our public schools? Taxes! The government adds a few cents onto the bill for your meal or tank of gas and puts the money to use for everybody. Learn all about the different types of taxes, the levels of government that collect them, how your tax dollars are spent, and more. It's key personal finance education made approachable for all!
As a young princess, Elizabeth Windsor loved her family, her corgis--and her country. She took the thrown at a young age, and now she is the longest-serving monarch her country has seen. Along the way Queen Elizabeth II made changes that have brought the royal family into the modern era. Learn all about Queen Elizabeth II's spectacular journey to becoming a record-breaking royal.
Do you live in a province? Utilizing colorful photographs that connect to simple sentences and engaging sight words, early readers will learn all about what makes up a province. Included in this book is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
How big is your city? With colorful photographs alongside simple text and engaging sight words, young readers will discover what they can see in a city. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
How small is your town? Full-page photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early learners discover why a town is different from a city. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
What can you see on the street where you live? Colorful photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early readers explore what you might find on a street. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
There are so many different states to learn about! Utilizing colorful photographs that connect to simple sentences and engaging sight words, early readers will learn all about what makes up a state. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
There are so many interesting countries in every corner of the world! Early readers will enjoy discovering what makes up a country through colorful photographs, simple text, and important sight words. Included is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
Learn about the brave people who make their living protecting their fellow citizens in this essential police force careers guide. Detailed bios and descriptions of operations and incidents faced by police give readers a realistic picture of what police force workers do.
From forensic scientists and intelligence agents in the field to cyber action teams and counter-terror workers, this exciting book examines the kinds of work done by people in undercover operations. Special attention is given to the skills and education required to do these specialized, often secretive, jobs. Real life stories in this book about the diverse careers in special operations will help you picture whether one of these jobs is for you.
From its roots in ancient Greece to its revitalization in the Age of Enlightenment and beyond, democracy as a form of government has changed over time. Find out what threats democracy faces today, and how it is a process that requires constant upkeep and renewal.
Democratic governments and processes are based on shared ideals for the common good of all citizens. Find out what these democratic values are and how to take part in democracy in your own country and community.
What is the difference between a representative democracy and an autocracy or dictatorship? Are all democracies equal? Why are some people attracted to authoritarian governments? This fascinating book explains why democracy can be a fragile form of government, requiring constant effort and attention from its citizens. Students are encouraged to investigate the ways their own governments respond to the needs and wants of its people.
Young people all over the world are doing it. Whether through anti-racism protests, taking part in model governments, or joining global climate strikes, youth are strengthening democracy by exercising one of the fundamental democratic rights: participation. This thoughtful book uses real life examples to show how citizens can exercise their rights and make their communities and countries more democratic, just, and fair--even when they are not yet old enough to vote.
Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read about her path in life that brought her to this high office.
Do you live in a province? Utilizing colorful photographs that connect to simple sentences and engaging sight words, early readers will learn all about what makes up a province. Included in this book is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
How small is your town? Full-page photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early learners discover why a town is different from a city. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
How big is your city? With colorful photographs alongside simple text and engaging sight words, young readers will discover what they can see in a city. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
What can you see on the street where you live? Colorful photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early readers explore what you might find on a street. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension.
