Politics & Government
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How Voting and Elections Work
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — The Kids' Guide to Government
Voting and elections are an important part of US democracy. Elections are held so people can vote for politicians to represent them, from the mayor of their city to the president. Discover… Read More →
Impeachment: Donald Trump and the History of Presidents in Peril
From the Series Gateway Biographies
On December 18, 2019, Donald Trump became the third president in US history to be impeached by the House of Representatives. He was later acquitted by the Senate. Earlier that summer, Trump… Read More →
Indigenous Cultures Today: Protecting Native Families and Practicing Cultural Traditions
From the Series Native Rights (Alternator Books ®)
On June 15, 2023, Native American Nations celebrated a victory. The Supreme Court of the United States decided to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), first passed in 1978. The act… Read More →
Inside Elections — Hardcover Set
From the Series Inside Elections
What's going on behind the scenes during an election? Readers will explore the inner workings of our political system from a critical thinking perspective. Each book examines key factors that Read More →
I Pledge Allegiance, 2nd Edition
From the Series On My Own History
In this inspiring and relevant book, discover how "The Pledge of Allegiance" has become one of the enduring symbols of America's pride. In 1888, a children's magazine announced that a new… Read More →
Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)
Investigate hard topics facing our society—from gun violence to immigration. Learn how problems developed and hear from underrepresented persons involved in these struggles. Reflection… Read More →
J. D. Vance: From Rural America to the White House
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Although J. D. Vance hasn't been in the political sphere for long, the former US senator became the vice-presidential pick in 2024 and was elected alongside President Donald Trump. Born in… Read More →
Jimmy Carter: A Presidential Life of Service
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Raised on a peanut farm in rural Georgia, Jimmy Carter didn't expect to get involved in politics. He joined the US Navy after high school and intended to have a military career. But… Read More →
Joe Biden: From Scranton to the White House
From the Series Gateway Biographies
A Timely Biography of the 46th President Former Vice President Joe Biden played an essential role in the Obama administration. As the 47th vice president of the United States, he helped… Read More →
Judges and Courts: A Look at the Judicial Branch
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Government Work?
What is the judicial branch? It's the part of government that's in charge of our courts. But just what do the courts do? And how do they affect your daily life? Read this book to find out. Read More →
King Charles III: Claiming the British Crown
From the Series Gateway Biographies
As the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Charles was named heir to the British throne in 1969. When his mother died in 2022 after a seventy-year reign, Charles became the… Read More →
La esclavitud en Estados Unidos y la lucha por la libertad (American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom) (Read Woke ™ Books en español) — Hardcover Set
From the Series La esclavitud en Estados Unidos y la lucha por la libertad (American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom) (Read Woke ™ Books en español)
En este estudio de la esclavitud en Estados Unidos se vinculan los relatos de la opresión con historias verdaderas de resistencia, centradas en las voces de las personas esclavizadas. Los… Read More →
La esclavitud y la Reconstrucción (Slavery and Reconstruction): La lucha por los derechos civiles de los negros (The Struggle for Black Civil Rights)
From the Series La esclavitud en Estados Unidos y la lucha por la libertad (American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom) (Read Woke ™ Books en español)
Con la liberación de cuatro millones de personas esclavizadas después de la Guerra Civil, el período de la Reconstrucción trajo nuevas victorias y dificultades en la lucha por los derechos de Read More →
Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
Have you ever considered what's missing from history books? Explore the misunderstood and underexamined past in this engaging series. Compelling photographs and primary sources help bring… Read More →
Lightning Bolt Books ™ — Famous Places — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places
Explore some of the world's most fascinating structures and natural places in this visually stimulating series. Compelling photographs and engaging text take readers on a journey through the… Read More →
Loretta Lynch: First African American Woman Attorney General
From the Series Gateway Biographies
On April 27, 2015, a packed Senate gallery watched as Loretta Lynch became the first African American woman to be named US attorney general. Long before Lynch became attorney general, she… Read More →
Marine Force Recon: Elite Operations
From the Series Military Special Ops
Performing search-and-seizure missions, investigating enemy coastlines, and gathering secret information are just some of the duties that Marine Force Recon members take on. These soldiers go Read More →
Media: From News Coverage to Political Advertising
From the Series Inside Elections
The frenzied news coverage during a political election is unstoppable. Political ads also bombard you from every source—websites, TV, radio, and print. Then there are the memes, links, and… Read More →
Military Machines (UpDog Books ™) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
US military technology is among the best in the world. Some of the strongest machines are on the front lines. Learn more about the high-tech military equipment that supports our troops. Read More →
Military Robots
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Exploring Robotics
Robots are used in all branches of the military. They help service members with all sorts of jobs on land, in the air, and underwater, and help keep everyone safe. Discover the history of… Read More →
Military Robots in Action
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
US military robots can be the size of tanks, animals, or footballs. These amazing machines do jobs too dangerous for humans and help keep soldiers safe on missions. They can even go places… Read More →
Monarchy: From Dark Age Ruler to Modern Monarch
From the Series Political Systems in Action
A monarchy is a system in which one person holds absolute power over all the people in a country. But how does this idea work in action? This fascinating title looks at monarchy, its… Read More →
Money and You! — Hardcover Set
From the Series Money and You!
Give kids all the information they need to understand the world of money. Whether it's spending, budgeting, and saving today, or understanding the world of paying bills, taxes, and mortgages Read More →
Mount Rushmore
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — American Symbols
Did you know that it took more than fourteen years to carve Mount Rushmore? Why were Washington, Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt, and Lincoln chosen to be carved? Memorializing the first one… Read More →