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PebbleGo & PebbleGo Next
PebbleGo is an educational database for K-3 covering 5 categories: animals, biographies, health, science, social studies.
PebbleGo Next is for grades 3-5 and covers the 50 states, science, Native American History, social studies, & biographies.
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In Democracy at Work, readers will learn about another side of the American government, both past and present. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia, and ask questions about current events as well as the readers' own lives. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
3) Democracy
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Provides an overview of democracy in the United States.
4) Democracy
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Concepts in American government brought to you in a kid-friendly, graphic/cartoon format, with irreverent art and concise text.
6) My vote
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Citizen Baby knows a thing or two about voting. It's important to meet candidates (they love babies!) and to call voters. Plus, you get a sticker! Children and adults alike will enjoy learning about voting in this adorable, informative book. --
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"Fairness is an increasingly discussed issue in U.S. society today. With growing inequality around the world, a discussion of what is fair is vital to understanding democracy and the kind of culture we want to have. In this critical examination of what constitutes "fairness," students learn the difference between "fair" and "equal" and that sometimes what is fair is not always equal for everyone. While it may be true that "life isn't always fair,"...
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"Individual freedom is the backbone of our democratic system, but it's often misunderstood as "doing whatever you want." This book takes an in-depth look at how individual freedoms are critical to a vibrant and functioning democracy. The text also highlights how some decisions made in government end up meaning more freedom for some but less for others. Students are shown the difference between freedom to do things and freedom from the actions of others....
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Society can be cynical at times, and this can lead to apathy. One example of this is the question of whether or not a person s individual vote in an election actually matters. Readers are exposed to the different points of view about this hot-button topic, and they learn to develop their own viewpoint about the democratic process and to back it up with relevant facts. They discover those facts in the engaging main text, eye-catching fact boxes, and...
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"Majority rule is important in any well-functioning democracy. Students will be introduced to the concept using everyday examples that may also be applied to society more broadly. This book examines how majority rule can turn into the "tyranny of the majority" and why the minority should be protected. In addition, readers are shown that the majority decision is not always appropriate and that having a minority opinion is always important. After reading...
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"The US Constitution famously opens with "We the people." What about the rest of it? This valuable volume takes readers on a deep dive into the Constitution and its last four articles. Covering Articles IV to VI, the accessible text explains important concepts like states' rights, amendments, laws and treaties, and the process for ratification. Written to support elementary social studies curricula, readers will be at ease with the age-appropriate...
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Written at the 5th grade level, the book presents a line-by-line translation of the entire United States Constitution, using the actual text of 1787 document. Also provides historical context and student exercises that approximate the decisions made by the Constitution's authors.
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Written more than 230 years ago, the Constitution can be hard to understand (even for adults). But it also gives you what you need to make our country the best it can be for everyone. What Does the Constitution Say? takes you on a tour of the whole Constitution while explaining what its fancy words really mean. From the Preamble to the 7 Articles to the 27 Amendments (so far), this guide is packed with bite-sized info, historic quotes, and graphics...
15) Civics
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"What does it take to run a country like the United States? What's the Constitution got to do with it? What are the three branches of government and how to they work together to do the right thing? Oh, and what role to U.S. citizens play to make society fairer--you know, everyday Americans like you? Step into the colorful world of Basher's Civics and meet the champions of U.S. democracy!"--Back cover.
16) My Congress
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"How does Congress work? A house divided against itself cannot stand, and neither can Citizen Baby (yet!). Come along as Citizen Baby cuts through the partisan rancor to reveal the inner workings of the legislative branch. Children and adults alike will enjoy learning about Congress in this adorable, informative board book."--
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"Young readers will discover what exactly democracy is and learn about the basic building blocks of the United States of America. They'll also learn how they play a key role in American democracy. Series is aligned to 21st Century Skills curriculum standards. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars"--
19) My Supreme Court
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"What makes the Supreme Court so supreme? Citizen Baby will consider the evidence and rule on what many consider to be the most powerful branch of government. Children and adults alike will enjoy learning about the highest court in the land in this adorable, informative board book."--
20) Democracy
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Discusses the concept of democracy as it has developed in America and abroad.
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