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Understanding How You Can Help

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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.
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    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2018

      Gr 6-8-This series not only provides insight into U.S. political processes, but also acts as a guide to getting involved in government. The history behind U.S. legal rights and the documents ensuring their endurance are explored, as are the branches of government and how they coexist. The voting and election processes, civil rights violations, and organizations that work to protect citizens' rights are also highlighted. The differences between civic duty and civic responsibility are thoroughly explored with concrete examples. Finally, each volume stresses the importance of youth involvement and provides ideas for readers looking to make a difference. VERDICT For the civic-minded, this is a useful tool for promoting thoughtful citizenship among youth.

      Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • English

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  • ATOS Level:5.7
  • Lexile® Measure:880
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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