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Civics

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Senator

A Senator helps make laws for the United States. A Senator is elected to represent the people of their state in Congress. Learn about the important job of this civic leader. Includes a… More →

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The Articles of Confederation

How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history,… More →

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The Constitution

What is the U.S. Constitution? Why is it important? Young Americans will find the answers in this early civics book that will help them understand how their country works. Downloadable… More →

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The Declaration of Independence

How do Americans state what they believe in, how their representative government works, and more? By writing it down! Investigate great documents that have shaped United States history,… More →

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The Executive Branch

What is the executive branch? What does it do? Young Americans will find the answers in this early civics book that will help them understand how their country works. Downloadable Teacher's… More →

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The Job of a Civic Leader

Learn about the important jobs of civic leader and the government workers. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. More →

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The Judicial Branch

Who decides if laws are fair? What does the Supreme Court do? Young Americans will find the answers in this early civics book that will help them understand how their country works.… More →

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The Legislative Branch

What is Congress? What does it do? Young Americans will find the answers in this early civics book that will help them understand how their country works. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. More →

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The Right to Vote

What does voting mean? Who can vote? Young Americans will find the answers in this early civics book that will help them understand how their country works. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. More →

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We Read about Citizenship

I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a beginning reader and an adult. What does it mean to be a citizen? Who may become a citizen? Young Americans will find the… More →

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We Read about the Right to Vote

I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a beginning reader and an adult. What does voting mean? Who can vote? Young Americans will find the answers in this early… More →

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What Is Democracy?

Democratic governments and processes are based on shared ideals for the common good of all citizens. Find out what these democratic values are and how to take part in democracy in your own… More →

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