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Becoming a U.S. citizen is not easy, but it is very rewarding for those who choose to go through the process. What exactly does that process entail? Readers learn the answer as they explore what immigrants must go through in order to become full citizens. The fact-filled text enhances social studies curriculum topics, and sidebars provide additional information about the citizenship process. Colorful photographs of people working toward becoming U.S....
12) Citizenship
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Teaches young learners the importance of being a good citizen by helping out neighbors and other areas of the community, obeying the laws, and learning about voting.
13) We can vote
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Teaches young learners about the importance voting in a democratic government. Includes color photographs, a glossary, a civics checklist on getting ready to vote, and an index.
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Did you know that American laws protect all people who live in America, even people who are not citizens? This book describes in clear language the rights that citizens and non-citizens have. Learn about different ways that people become citizens, how citizenship works, and how immigration plays a role in our society today.
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"In the voice of one of the most iconic and beloved political figures of the twentieth century comes a book on citizenship for the future voters of the twenty-first century. Eleanor Roosevelt published the original edition of When You Grow Up to Vote in 1932, the same year her husband was elected president. The new edition has updated information and back matter as well as fresh, bold art from award-winning artist Grace Lin. Beginning with government...
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The current political climate has left many of us wondering how our government actually operates. Sure, we learned about it in school, but if put to the test, how many of us can correctly explain the branches of government? The history of politics? The differences and connections between local government and federal government? Enter How to Be an American. While author and illustrator Silvia Hidalgo was studying for her citizenship test, she quickly...
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"This book for elementary readers highlights the sequence of events from idea to implementation. Full-color photographs and a timeline support each step in the process, from first arrival in the U.S. through the application, testing and the final oath. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included"--Provided by the Publisher