How the U.S. Government Works: .and how it all comes together to make a nation

by Syl Sobel

Overview

Give kids everything they need to know about how American democracy works with this easy-to-read guide to our government!

Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, and homeschool curriculum, this book features:

• Simple, kid-friendly language
• Clear explanations of the three branches of government
• Illustrations that help bring the text to life
• Additional resources like a glossary, recaps, and more!

How the US Government Works is a fact-packed primer that helps kids understand the many facets of America's federal system. Readers will learn about how the government came to be, the responsibilities of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, and how our democracy affects their own lives today!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781438083339
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	04/01/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	737,229
Lexile:	830L (what's this?)
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Syl Sobel is an author, attorney, journalist, filmmaker, and former federal government executive. He is the author of How the U.S. Government Works, The U.S. Constitution and You, The Bill of Rights, and Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts, and is the coauthor of Boxed Out of the NBA: Remembering the Eastern Professional Basketball League. 

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Me Congress 12

The Executive Brunch 20

The President's Jobs 24

The Courts 28

Judges 30

Now You Know 32

Your Job 34

Glossary 36

Index 44