| U.S. Government Behind the Scenes Contributor(s): Burgan, Michael (Author), Kenney, Karen (Author), Rechner, Amy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0756559219 ISBN-13: 9780756559212 Publisher: Compass Point Books OUR PRICE: $32.22 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government |
| Series: U.S. Government Behind the Scenes |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 9.1" W x 10.2" (1.85 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Kids know that the U.S. government has an executive branch, but do they know anything about the agencies of which it is composed? If they read this series, they'll uncover the secrets of the U.S. government at work. What's an agency, how are the agencies created, what do they each do, and how important is each president's agenda. Learn about the past, present, and future of the government agencies that affect the lives of its citizens. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kenney, Karen: - Author and editor Karen Latchana Kenney has written many books for children and young adults. She's interested in all kinds of science subjects, from car science to the life cycle of spiders. Kenney lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband and young son.Rechner, Amy: - Amy Rechner is the author of more than 30 nonfiction books for children. She loves to do research and learn about new things and places. Amy lives in Chicago's western suburbs with her husband, daughter, and Nellie the Atomic Cat.Burgan, Michael: - Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie. |