This book teaches readers the basics of building a nation and highlights events that have shaped countries throughout history.

What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as American citizens and learn how to take active roles in our government.

Part of an inspiring series of books that supports students in understanding government and civics in the United States, Making the Rules interweaves historical context, events, and personalities with the experiences of modern Americans to help students understand key social studies topics, including the origins of American institutions and values and their relevance to young people's lives today. The book explores government's impact on daily life,...

Using the new C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards, Figure Skating in the Global Citizens: Olympic Sports series explores the sport through the lenses of History, Geography, Civics, and Economics. Text and photos look at the history, basic philosophies, and geography of figure skating. Content includes information on multiple Olympic events in the category. As they read, students will develop questions about the text, and use evidence from a...