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Series
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The Handbook of African Intelligence Cultures is an authoritative and comprehensive reference work for African intelligence cultures and services"--
"Bringing together a group of international scholars, The Handbook of African Intelligence Cultures provides the first review of intelligence cultures in every African country. It explores how intelligence cultures are influenced by a range of factors, including past and present societal, governmental...
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Description
Take an up-close look at the challenges of this job, how the president interacts with other parts of the government, and what a president's actions mean for you.
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
640L
Language
English
Description
"The United States government is strong. But no single person has all that power. What do you know about checks and balances? Discover the roles of the three branches of government, how their power is divided, and the systems that stop any one part of government from getting too strong. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!"--
Author
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"After Thomas Jefferson visited Mount Vernon in 1801 to pay his respects to George Washington's widow, Martha Washington remembered the encounter as the second-worst experience of her life-after the death of her husband. The two founders had become estranged by the time that Washington died. But for most of the time that they had known one another, from their first meeting in 1769, they enjoyed a productive and positive relationship. Contrary to the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
Description
"The president makes sure everybody follows the laws. They are responsible for keeping the federal government moving. But what do you know about this important office of government? Explore presidential powers, see how those powers are balanced, and meet the cabinet that helps the president do their important work. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Times Books
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
A portrait of America's thirtieth president looks at the conservative policies that marked his leadership, including cutting taxes, balancing the federal budget, and promoting corporate productivity, as well as his innovative use of public relations.
Author
Publisher
Twelve
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"As America heads into what promises to be a tumultuous 2024 presidential election year, Character Matters will be a good reminder of the importance of character when defining true leadership. Colleagues, friends, and family will share their often very personal stories of what they learned from watching and listening to President Bush, including former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; Secretary of State James A. Baker; stand-up comedian...
13) With Nixon
Author
Publisher
Viking Press
Pub. Date
1977
Language
English
Description
The author recounts the years he spent as a speechwriter for Richard Nixon and discusses the people and events of those White House years.
Author
Publisher
Vishnu Temple Press
Pub. Date
[2023].
Language
English
Description
"Two bridges, named as one, span a remote canyon in Arizona. The first, built in 1928, linked Arizona to southern Utah. As vehicles became wider and carried larger loads, the narrow roadway and small load capacity made it inadequate for modern traffic. The Arizona Department of Transportation built a new parallel bridge in 1994, keeping the first as a pedestrian crossing. Ralph Hoffman, designer of the first bridge, faced immense logistical obstacles...
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Told through a screenplay format and comprised almost entirely of quotes derived from primary sources, this groundbreaking book recounts McCarthy's infamous "witch hunt" for communists in America during the 1950s Red Scare.
