American Democracy in Action

Grade 6 • 7 1/4” x 9 1/4” • 48 pp. • Library-bound: $33.60 / $26.88 • Paperback: $14.05 / $11.95 • eBook: $33.60 / $26.88 BUY ALL TITLES: 978-1-5345-6452-7 • $201.60 / $161.28 • Pbk Set: 978-1-5345-6460-2 • $84.30 / $71.70 What duties does the president of the United States have? How do you vote in an election? These questions and many others are answered in this engaging series . Readers will expand their knowledge of relevant social studies and civics curricula topics, such as Congress, the U .S . Constitution, the democratic process, the judicial system, and citizenship . This series helps explain the history of the U .S . government, how it has changed over the years, its current role in our society, and each citizen’s role within that government . Vibrant full-color photographs, a detailed glossary, and informative graphic organizers provide extra insight into these important subjects .

Key features of each volume: • Readers will improve their critical thinking skills as they are asked specific questions in each chapter about different facets of the

U.S. government • Informational sidebars offer up additional facts to strengthen readers’ knowledge of democracy and encourage them to be active, informed citizens

• Striking visual elements draw readers in and create an engaging learning experience about timely topics

Active Citizenship

©2019 • GRL: W • Dewey: 323.6 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-6394-0 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-6396-4 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-6395-7 The Constitution: The Responsibilities and Powers of the U.S. Government

©2019 • GRL: W • Dewey: 342.73 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-6406-0 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-6408-4 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-6407-7 Elections and Voting

©2019 • GRL: W • Dewey: 324.97 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-6397-1 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-6399-5 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-6398-8 How Does Congress Work?

©2019 • GRL: W • Dewey: 328.73 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-6400-8 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-6402-2 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-6401-5 Laws and the Judicial System

©2019 • GRL: W • Dewey: 347.73 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-6403-9 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-6405-3 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-6404-6 The Role of President

©2019 • GRL: W • Dewey: 352.23 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-6409-1 PB ISBN: 978-1-5345-6411-4 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-6410-7

“Utilizing recent and relevant examples from history, the volumes in this series provide a comprehensive look at such complementary

U.S. government topics as the executive, legislative, and judicial branches; the Constitution; and elections and voting.”

—BOOKLIST–TOP 10 CIVICS IN SERIES NONFICTION