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Civics and Social Studies

American Government: Congress   John Perritano   VITAL 328.73 Per

Congress has a specific role in U.S. government. But what is it? How does it work? And how can you get involved? This handbook illustrates all aspects of the lawmaking branch. (Intermediate level)

American Government: Foundations   John Perritano   VITAL 320.4 Per

Foundations explains the beginnings of the American political system, including historical background. Chapters introduce the concepts of a federal republic, with relevant and engaging and graphics. (Intermediate level)

American Government: Office of the President   John Perritano   VITAL 352.23 Per

This short handbook details the specific jobs of the president, including chief of state, chief executive, and commander-in-chief, plus the role of the president's cabinet and the limited powers of the office. (Intermediate level)

American Government: Political Parties   John Perritano   VITAL 324.273 Per

Political parties are not mentioned in the Constitution. How did they come about? Why are they important? This handbook examines the two-party system in the U.S. and how it evolved. (Intermediate level)

American Government: Supreme Court   John Perritano   VITAL 347.7326 Per

The Supreme Court is the highest judicial court in the U.S. It has the final say on whether laws violate the Constitution. This handbook defines the role of the court and how it is essential to the rule of law. (Intermediate level)

American History 1: Discovery—1877   Saddleback Educational Publishing   VITAL 973 Ame

Discover early American history with this workbook that includes short reading passages, maps, graphics, and primary sources excerpts to explain historical facts, concepts, and ideas. Two-book series. (Intermediate level)

American History 2: 1870—The Obama Presidency   Saddleback Educational Publishing   VITAL 973 Ame

Explore American history with this workbook that includes short reading passages, maps, graphics, and primary sources excerpts to explain historical facts, concept, and ideas. Two-book series. (Intermediate level)

Everything You Need to Ace American History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide   Lily Rothman   VITAL 973.071 Rot   Series: Complete middle school study guide Big fat notebook

This notebook-like format summarizes key concepts and highlights important points. Includes definitions, simple illustrations, mnemonic memory aids, and end-of-chapter quizzes.

The Oxford Illustrated Social Studies Dictionary   VITAL 300.3 Oxf

Social studies vocabulary with illustrations provide more easily understood definitions of concepts. (High-beginning and intermediate levels)

U.S. Government Through Infographics   Nadia Higgins   VITAL 320.473 Hig   Series: Super social studies infographics

This text describes comparisons of U.S. government to other governments and how the systems and laws change over time. Features charts, maps, and illustrations of key concepts in American government.

US Geography Through Infographics   Nadia Higgins   VITAL 917.3 Hig   Series: Super social studies infographics

Learn about the 50 states, their landscapes and climates with charts, maps, and illustrations that provide a visual story of the geography of the U.S.

Using Google Earth: Bring the World into Your Classroom. Level 6-8   JoBea Holt   VITAL 910 Hol

This text describes how to use Google Earth with step-by-step instructions, lessons, and activities that integrate it into social studies, as well as science, mathematics, and the English language. Included lessons are differentiated by learning styles with leveled activities, and suggestions for extension activities. Teacher resource CD includes templates and directions. Book and CD.