| The Us Congress for Kids: Over 200 Years of Lawmaking, Deal-Breaking, and Compromising, with 21 Activities Volume 55 Contributor(s): Reis, Ronald A. (Author), Waxman, Henry A. (Foreword by), Noem, Kristi (Afterword by) |
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ISBN: 1613749775 ISBN-13: 9781613749777 Publisher: Chicago Review Press OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - General |
| Dewey: 328.73 |
| LCCN: 2014017480 |
| Lexile Measure: 1160 |
| Series: For Kids |
| Physical Information: 0.29" H x 10.97" W x 8.47" (1.05 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An interactive guidebook to the history and inner workings of the legislative branch of the U.S. Government Providing a historical perspective on all that is going on today, US Congress for Kids examines the major milestones in congressional history, including the abolition of slavery, extending the vote to African Americans and to women, and investigating misconduct in both government and private institutions. Kids will be engaged by the focus on dramatic stories, personalities, and turning points while also benefitting from the clear discussions of Congressional purpose, structure, history, and ongoing issues. Educational, hands-on activities that illuminate the workings of the U.S. Congress include making a House ceremonial mace, creating congressional money, making a capitol dome, and designing a Congressional Medal of Honor. |