We Have a Government (Rookie Read-About Civics)

by Ann Bonwill

Overview

Kids discover how our government works.

The Rookie Read about Civics series helps children become productive citizens by presenting core civic knowledge in a fun and engaging way. Each book features include critical-thinking questions; a civics in action feature that encourages kids to put what they've learned into practice; a civics checklist; glossary; and more.What are the branches of government? What makes a good leader? In We Have a Government readers will learn how our government works together to help our country run smoothly.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531137741
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	02/01/2019
Series:	Rookie Read-About Civics
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 6.70(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	610L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 7 Years

About the Author

Ann Bonwill started writing stories as soon as she could hold a crayon. She earned her psychology degree at the College of William and Mary, and went on to earn her master's degree in social work. Ann published her first book while staying in England. She enjoys writing children's books. Ann lives in Virginia, U.S.A.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Working Together 5

Chapter 2 Leaders in Charge 11

Chapter 3 Presenting the President! 17

Chapter 4 Learning from Leaders 23

Civics in Action 28

Civics Checklist 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

Facts for Now 32

About the Author 32

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2019

Gr 2–4—Slim but mighty, these volumes pack a powerful punch by combining the tenets of diversity and citizenship with fundamental facts about U.S. government. While the volumes aimed specifically at our political system are very much introductory, the series works well as a whole by conveying the importance of tolerance, cooperation, and peoples' rights in addition to how responsibility can extend beyond the individual. Bonwill writes in a child-friendly style using a familiar framework. Thought-provoking questions are interspersed throughout the text to encourage dialogue and are accompanied by colorful photographs representing a diverse populace. Historical photographs and reproductions are included as well. Each volume concludes with a "Civics in Action" section spotlighting an applicable historic event as well as a "Civics Checklist" enumerating relevant ideas. VERDICT A great resource for introducing civic responsibility that is easily accessible to young readers—and future voters.

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