How America Works

Our nation was founded on the notion that a government should be ruled by and for the people. So how does America work? This series gives young readers insight into the foundations of the United States and the workings of our government. Readers will learn about the government and how it functions, as well as the documents that are the basis of American freedom. Each book includes important facts and fascinating details about rights, responsibilities, and laws. Colorful photos and informative graphics immerse readers in our nation’s past and present.

Audience

Reading Level: Grade 4 Interest Level: Grades 3–6 Curriculum: History, Social Studies Common Core K–5: RI, RF

Features

24 pages, 8 x 9 .5 inches Full-color and historical photographs Author/Illustrator biography Index Informative captions Informative sidebars Phonetic glossary Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents

Reviews

Booklist Children’s Bookwatch Horn Book Guide School Library Connection School Library Journal

Actual Font & Size

America Works

Titles & Prices

Price Each: $29.93 / $20.95 | $48.50 / $33.95 Complete Set (12): $359.16 / $251.40 | $582.00 / $407.40 Fall 2020 Releases (4): $119.72 / $83.80 | $194.00 / $135.80 Democracy, M. Weber ©2021 Our Founding Fathers, M. Weber ©2021 Political Parties, M. Weber ©2021 The White House, M. Weber ©2021

Previous Releases (8): $239.44 / $167.60 | $388.00 / $271.60 The Bill of Rights, Marcia Amidon Lusted ©2017 The Declaration of Independence, Mary Meinking ©2017 How Elections Work, Jeanne Marie Ford ©2017 How the Executive Branch Works, Maddie Spalding ©2017 How the Government Works, Jeanne Marie Ford ©2017 How the Judicial Branch Works, Naomi J. Krueger ©2017 How the Legislative Branch Works, Maddie Spalding ©2017 The U.S. Constitution, Marcia Amidon Lusted ©2017

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Library Binding

978-15038-52716

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Multi-user eBook

978-15038-53027

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