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For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters by Jeff Foster (2020, Trade Paperback)

Discover everything you ever wanted to know about how the government really works with this accessible, highly designed and illustrated handbook from Marjory Stoneman Douglas AP government teacher Jeff Foster. Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain."This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College? What are the political parties? What are the different responsibilities of the city, state, and federal governments?Plus, discover the complete backstory on some of our government's most important moments, like why we wrote the Declaration of Independence, and how people since then have worked withand protested againstthe government to improve the lives of all Americans.Each spread features a mix of black-and-white and full-color art, including infographics, charts, maps, political caricatures, and other engaging visual elements that will be fun and easy for kids to understand.Includes a foreword from Yolanda Renee King, an activist and the granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, plus lots of amazing back matter about how kids can participate and get involved.

Book Title
For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters
Author
Jeff Foster
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Social Science / Politics & Government, History / United States / General, American Government / General
Publication Year
2020
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction, Political Science
Number of Pages
176 Pages

Lc Classification Number
Jk40.F67 2020
Grade from
Third Grade
Grade to
Seventh Grade
Reviews
Praise for For Which We Stand : "Reading this book is like taking a civics class from a fantastic teacher." - The New York Times "An appealing, accessible civics primer." Kirkus Reviews "An essential guide to the U.S. government for upper-elementary and middle school students. . . Recommended for all collections." School Library Journal, Praise for For Which We Stand : "Reading this book is like taking a civics class from a fantastic teacher." - The New York Times "An appealing, accessible civics primer." -- Kirkus Reviews "An essential guide to the U.S. government for upper-elementary and middle school students. . . Recommended for all collections." -- School Library Journal
Illustrated by
Mclaughlin, Julie
Lccn
2020-009912
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Illustrated
Yes

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