How the U.S. Government Works: A Kid's Guide to Civics
Syl Sobel J.D.
This civics primer explains the origins of the U.S. federal system, the roles of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and how democracy affects everyday life.
Book details
- Lexile
- 840L
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks Explore
- Published
- June 3, 2025
- Pages
- 48
- ISBN-13
- 9781464229992
- Language
- English
Reading lists that include this book
National Council for the Social StudiesNCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2026Kindergarten to Fifth GradeSee the original listSources
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