Nancy Harris
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the amendments to the United States Constitution, including the history of constitutional amendments, how they are passed, and why they are important.
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann-Raintree
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Answers basic questions about the legislative branch of the United States government, including "Who can be a Senator or Representative?" and "How long can you work in Congress?"
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Bill of Rights, including its history, the civil rights for which it provides, and other amendments to the Constitution that have been added since the Bill of Rights.
12) What's a mayor?
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the roles and responsibilities of a mayor, how mayors work with the city council, how laws are made for cities, budgets, departments, and how mayors get into office.
13) The White House
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Introduces young readers to the White House, including who lives there, the work done there, and its symbolic significance.