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We the People: An Introduction to American Politics (Seventh Edition)
by Benjamin Ginsberg Margaret Weir Theodore J. LowiEmphasizing the relevance of politics and government in everyday life, We the People, Seventh Edition, continues to provide tools to help students think critically about American government and politics.
We the People: An Introduction to American Politics 10th Edition
by Benjamin Ginsberg Margaret Weir Caroline J. Tolbert Theodore J. LowiWe the People is ideal for showing students that politics is relevant to their lives and that their participation in politics matters. The book engages students with contemporary topics, including polarization in government and digital politics, and presents information on these topics in the text. New features and resources also teach students to be more savvy consumers of real-world political information.
We the People: An Introduction to American Politics, Ninth Edition
by Benjamin Ginsberg Margaret Weir Caroline J. Tolbert Theodore J. LowiThis new Ninth Edition shows: (i) how students are connected to government; (ii) how digital media are changing or not changing the way Americans experience politics; and (iii) why students should think critically about government and politics.
We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution, Level 2
by Charles N. Quigley John Hale Richard Stein Maria GalloNIMAC-sourced textbook
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution
by Center for Civic EducationThere are six units in this book focusing on historical and philosophical foundations of our country's ideas about constitutional government, creation of the Constitution, organizing of the national government, development of the Constitution, meaning of the various rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, expansion of rights during the last two hundred years, and finally, roles of citizens in American democracy.
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution
by Center for Civic Education StaffThe text answers the following questions: What were the Founders' basic ideas about government?, How was our Constitution written?, How did the Framers organize our government?, How does the Constitution protect your basic rights?, What are the responsibilities of citizens?
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Level 1
by Charles N. Quigley Ken Rodriguez Sandra Baker Richard SteinNIMAC-sourced textbook
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Level 2
by Center for Civic EducationMost history books tell the story of people and events of the past. This book is a history of ideas.
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Level 3
by Center for Civic EducationMany Americans have but a slight understanding of the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the later amendments to which we pledge our allegiance. The lessons in this book are designed to give you, the next generation of American citizens, an understanding of the background, creation, and subsequent history of the unique system of government brought into being by our Constitution. At the same time, it will help you understand the principles and ideals that underlie and give meaning to the Constitution, a system of government by those governed.
We the People: The Constitution Explored and Explained
by Aura Lewis Evan Sargent“An enlightening addition to upper elementary and middle school collections for its in-depth look at the Constitution and the U.S. government.” – School Library Journal <p><p> See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy. <p><p> With the unprecedented events and actions that have tested the American political system over the last several years, including the violent overtaking of the U.S. Capitol Building, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the Constitution, the bedrock of U.S. politics. As part of the critical discussion of current events at school and at home, inquisitive minds will have their questions vividly answered – and new ones raised – by a mix of striking illustrations and clear, engaging text, including passages from the Constitution given in plain English. <p><p> As well as a detailed history covering the original Constitution, the Bill of Rights and all Amendments, discover how this milestone in American democracy shapes and is shaped by the world at large. We The People shows that, far from a fusty old piece of paper, the U.S. Constitution is a living, evolving rule book that is as relevant today as it has ever been. A fresh take on a monumental document, navigating in style its history and its life today. Excerpts from the Constitution are presented here in plain English to help young thinkers better understand the role it plays in everyday life. Accessible, energetic text accompanied by contemporary, powerful illustrations allows children aged 10 and older to re-think the Constitution in a totally new way. A balanced examination that does not shy away from addressing the difficulties of interpreting and adapting the Constitution for the modern world. We The People takes the Constitution out of its display case, blows off the dust and re-imagines this piece of history for the next generation.
We the People: Words from the Makers of American History
by Bethany PooreWe the People: Words from the Makers of American History is a collection of poems, songs, letters, speeches, stories, journals, documents, memoirs and articles of the history of America. Historians collected some of the recordings taken in the past events by the people who were there then and interpreted them reminding you its a real American story
We the People… A Middle School Student Text
by Center for Civic EducationThis book is not like most history books. Most history books tell the story of people and events of the past. This book is a history of ideas. It explains the most important ideas of our Constitution and tells how they were developed. It also tells about the people and events that were important in the history of these ideas.
We the Students: Supreme Court Cases For and About Students
by Jamin B. RaskinThis volume uses Supreme Court cases involving young people to teach them about the US Constitution. In each chapter, Raskin (constitutional law and the First Amendment, American U. Washington), a Maryland state senator, considers a different amendment and set of rights, describing cases about sex and censorship, school vouchers, religion in schools, discrimination, drug use, and freedom of speech and thought, for example. More information on Equal Protection and discrimination is included, and this edition has been redesigned to include new features and exercises. Recent rulings on student speech, desegregation, affirmative action, and Title IX are included, as well as new justice biographies and the opinions of dissenting justices. The book came out of the Marshall Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project, which takes law students into US public high schools to teach the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
We'll Never Forget You, Roberto Clemente (Scholastic Biography)
by Trudie EngelNIMAC-sourced textbook
We're All In This Together
by Scott ForesmanStories about families -- the ones we're born into and the ones we make -- are collected in this great volume.
We're Not the Champions (The Underdogs #2)
by Tracey WestThe second chapter book in this fun, highly illustrated series about four dogs who learn that being yourself is much more fun than being Best in Show. From the bestselling author of Dragon Masters and the illustrator of Diary of a Pug! Welcome to Barksdale, where all the dogs strive for perfection. Every shopkeeper claims to be the “best groomer” or sell the “best biscuits.” And at Barksdale Academy, the pressure is on for one pup to be named Best in Show.Duke’s cousin Coco, a French bulldog from Paris, is visiting for the K-2 loyalty exam. During this exam, the Underdogs and their classmates will participate in a field day event against a rival school.Coco is cool, funny, and charming -- especially compared to the Underdogs. So when it comes time to choose teams, it’s no surprise she ends up on Team Awesome instead of with her cousin Duke and his friends.But during the K-2 exam, Coco can’t seem to get anything right! She trips during the six-legged race, and drops everything that’s thrown to her. If Barksdale loses the field day events, everyone -- including the Underdogs -- will fail their loyalty exam!Can the Underdogs come to Coco’s rescue -- and save their school’s reputation?With black-and-white illustrations on every page and hilarious antics throughout, this series is perfect for readers who are just starting to read chapter books on their own, or for anyone who loves a good underdog story!
We've Got Mail!: Sending Mail in the United States from Past to Present (Into Reading, Level P #41)
by Catherine Hinkson Beth BeggsNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Have you ever wondered how people sent messages long ago? Can you imagine having to wait months or even years to hear from your family and friends? This book describes how the post office system in the United States has changed.
Weather And Climate
by Winston Staff Rinehart HoltExploring, inventing, and investigating are essential to the study of science. However, these activities can also be dangerous. To make sure that your experiments and explorations are safe, you must be aware of a variety of safety guidelines.