Overview
Trying to comprehend the US government can almost make your mind shut down. You need to understand how it stacks up to governments around the world (from democracy to dictatorship), how systems and laws change over time (years ago, women couldn't vote!), and who holds the power today (how do big decisions get made?). How can all these laws and ideas make more sense? Infographics! The charts, maps, and illustrations in this book tell a visual story to help you better understand key concepts about our country's government. Crack open this book to explore mind-boggling questions such as: • Why was the first government created? • How does a system of checks and balances work? • Where does all that tax money go? The answers will help make you a model citizen!
Full Product Details
Author: Nadia Higgins ,
Alex Sciuto
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.091kg
ISBN: 9781467745673
ISBN 10: 1467745677
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 August 2014
Recommended Age: From 9 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Children / Juvenile
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Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
An attractive introduction to social studies in infographic form. The titles all begin with four questions designed to pique readers' interest ('Do you wonder where people live in the world?'), and the text is divided into 12 brief chapters. Factual data is presented, such as dates and statistics, as well as more complex concepts, all presented comprehensibly. For example, World Geography shows how rivers are vital for food and communication, maps the world's seven highest mountains, shows the layers of habitat in a rain forest, and discusses smog. US Government defines democracy and explains taxation, voting, and the three branches of American government. Economics covers topics such as the use of assembly lines, recycling electronics, seed money, and the idea of a global economy. The colorful charts, maps, and illustrations that fill the pages of this series are sure to appeal to young readers who live in a high-tech, digital world. --School Library Journal --Journal
Author Information
Nadia Higgins is the author of 50-plus books for the school library market. She also worked as an editor in the industry for almost ten years. Many of her books have a science bent, though she's also written about pop stars, car art, and zombies. Nadia lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two young daughters.
