The Us Congress for Kids: Over 200 Years of Lawmaking, Deal-Breaking, and Compromising, with 21 Activities Volume 55 Contributor(s): Reis, Ronald A. (Author), Waxman, Henry A. (Foreword by), Noem, Kristi (Afterword by) |
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ISBN: 1613749775 ISBN-13: 9781613749777 Publisher: Chicago Review Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: November 2014 Click for more in this series: For Kids |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - General |
Dewey: 328.73 |
LCCN: 2014017480 |
Age Level: 9-12 |
Grade Level: 4-7 |
Lexile Measure: 1160(Not Available) |
Series: For Kids |
Physical Information: 0.29" H x 10.97" W x 8.47" L (1.05 lbs) 144 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: School Library Journal 10/01/2014 pg. 140 Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2014 Booklist 01/01/2015 pg. 64 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: An interactive guidebook to the history and inner workings of the legislative branch of the U.S. Government Providing a historical perspective on all that is going on today, US Congress for Kids examines the major milestones in congressional history, including the abolition of slavery, extending the vote to African Americans and to women, and investigating misconduct in both government and private institutions. Kids will be engaged by the focus on dramatic stories, personalities, and turning points while also benefitting from the clear discussions of Congressional purpose, structure, history, and ongoing issues. Educational, hands-on activities that illuminate the workings of the U.S. Congress include making a House ceremonial mace, creating congressional money, making a capitol dome, and designing a Congressional Medal of Honor. |
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