Politics & Government
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Show Your Character — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Show Your Character
Using a question-and-answer format and real-world scenarios, Show Your Character takes a concrete approach to explaining such things as how to deal with bullying, how to show others you care, Read More →
Slavery and Reconstruction: The Struggle for Black Civil Rights
From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)
With the freeing of four million enslaved people after the Civil War, the Reconstruction period brought new victories and challenges in the fight for Black rights. Learn more about this… Read More →
Socialism: From the Industrial Revolution to the Trade Union
From the Series Political Systems in Action
Socialism is a political and economic system with the key aim of making society more equal. But can this political system work in action? This fascinating title looks at socialism, its… Read More →
Special Interests: From Lobbyists to Campaign Funding
From the Series Inside Elections
Special interest groups, lobbyists, political action committees, campaign finance reform—if people on the news are arguing about these subjects, it's probably an election year. Billions of… Read More →
Spectacular Sports — Audisee®—Fluent Set
From the Series Spectacular Sports
Sports fans will cheer for these exciting titles, which capture some of the most thrilling moments in college and professional sports. From buzzer-beater basketball shots and amazing trick… Read More →
Spotlight on Brazil
From the Series Countries on the World Stage
From the depths of the Amazon Rainforest to bustling cities, Brazil is one of the most diverse nations in the world. Home to over 200 million people, Brazil is a global leader in agriculture… Read More →
Spotlight on China
From the Series Countries on the World Stage
China is one of the world’s oldest and most powerful countries. From mountain ranges to bright cities, China is a large nation. With more than 1.4 billion people, it is the most populous… Read More →
Spotlight on France
From the Series Countries on the World Stage
France is one of the oldest countries in the world. It leads Europe in agricultural production. Boasting events like Paris Fashion Week and the French Open, it also has a bustling tourist… Read More →
Spotlight on Germany
From the Series Countries on the World Stage
With the fourth-largest economy in the world, Germany is known for its car manufacturing and engineering. Learn more about Germany from its founding to modern leaders. Discover the Holocaust… Read More →
Spotlight on India
From the Series Countries on the World Stage
With over one billion people, India is the largest democracy in the world. Discover the story of one of the world’s biggest nations from the early Indus Valley Civilization through the… Read More →
Spotlight on Japan
From the Series Countries on the World Stage
Japan is a global superpower. Home to over 125 million people, Japan is the sixth most populous nation in Asia. Japan is made up of thousands of islands. Learn about the country’s government… Read More →
Spotlight on Nigeria
From the Series Countries on the World Stage
With the largest population in Africa, Nigeria has become a global power in energy, technology, and entertainment. Follow Nigeria’s history from its early prehistoric cultures through British Read More →
Spotlight on Russia
From the Series Countries on the World Stage
Russia is a world power. Stretching from eastern Europe to northern Asia, Russia is the world's largest country. Over 140 million people live in Russia. Follow the country’s history from… Read More →
Spotlight on the United Kingdom
From the Series Countries on the World Stage
The United Kingdom is a world power. Made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the UK covers about 94,000 square miles. Learn about key leaders from the monarchs that ruled… Read More →
Spotlight on the United States
From the Series Countries on the World Stage
The United States is a global superpower. With fifty states and sixteen territories, the US is the world’s fourth largest country. More than 331 million people call the US home. Learn more… Read More →
Submarines in Action
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
Dive deep with the US military's impressive submarines. Submarines move deep below the ocean's surface, keeping an eye on other submarines and the ships that sail above them. These… Read More →
Taking Action for Civil and Political Rights
From the Series Who's Changing the World?
Do you ever worry about people being treated unfairly? Do you wish you could help make things better? The civil rights activists profiled in this book do that every day. One teenager… Read More →
Taking a Stand with David Hogg
From the Series Teen Strong
David Hogg was 18 and just a few months from graduation when a shooter entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, killing 17 people and injuring 17 others. David used his phone to record… Read More →
Tanks in Action
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
Tanks are the toughest vehicles in the US military. Tanks can roll across almost any surface. They are hard to destroy and can lead the charge in dangerous places. These tough armored… Read More →
The Alamo
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — American Symbols
Did you know that the word Alamo means cottonwood in Spanish? Or that the first hospital in Texas was inside the Alamo? Go back in time to understand why hundreds of men lost their lives… Read More →
The American Flag
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — American Symbols
Do you know why there are thirteen stripes and fifty stars on the American flag? Or how the American flag inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star Spangled Banner?" Find out the answers… Read More →
The Bald Eagle
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — American Symbols
Did you know that Benjamin Franklin wanted a turkey to be the symbol of America instead of the bald eagle? Discover interesting facts about why the bald eagle is important to Americans, how… Read More →
The Capitol Building
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places
The Capitol Building is a busy place in Washington, D.C.! Government leaders meet there to make our country’s laws. Just what does the Capitol Building look like inside? And what is the story Read More →
The Congress: A Look at the Legislative Branch
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Government Work?
What is the legislative branch? It's the part of government that makes our country's laws. But just how does the legislative branch make a law? And what else does this branch do? Read this… Read More →