| Making a Law Contributor(s): De Capua, Sarah (Author) |
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ISBN: 0516279416 ISBN-13: 9780516279411 Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: September 2004 * Out of Print * Annotation: - One of the few civics series targeted at the elementary grade level. Most civics books are aimed at middle school or older students. - Good introduction for 3rd to 5th graders on the basics of civics. - Cross-curricular material includes information about American history as well as government and politics. - Index helps readers find key subject matter quickly. - "To Find Out More" section directs readers to other books, organizations, and web sites for further information on the subject. - Sidebars enhance the text by providing additional facts and information. National Standards: National Social Studies Standards Grades K-4 Individuals, Groups, and Institutions: V - Identify examples of institutions and describe the interactions of people with institutions - Give examples of the role of institutions in furthering both continuity and change Power, Authority, and Governance: VI - Give examples of how government does or does not provide for the needs and wants of people, establish order and security, and manage conflict - Distinguish among local, state, and national government - Recognize and give examples of the tensions between the wants and needs of individuals and groups, and concepts such as fairness, equity, and justice Civic Ideals and Practices: X - Identify the key ideals of the American democratic form of government - Identify and practice selected forms of civic discussion and participation - Recognize that a variety of formal and informal factors influence and shape public policy Click for more in this series: True Books: Civics (Pb) |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government - Juvenile Nonfiction | Law & Crime |
| Dewey: 328.730 |
| LCCN: 2003012507 |
| Age Level: 8-10 |
| Grade Level: 3-5 |
| Lexile Measure: 830(Not Available) |
| Guided Reading: P (Grade 3) |
| Series: True Books: Civics (Pb) |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 7.16" W x 8.26" L (0.26 lbs) 47 pages |
| Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 76626 Reading Level: 5.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Learn how local, state, and federal laws are made, and what citizens can do to participate in the lawmaking process.A True Book: Civics series helps children become productive citizens by presenting core civic knowledge in a fun and engaging way. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. |
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