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"Revised and updated to include the winner of the 2020 presidential election, this photo-filled and fact-packed book is a timely reference. Key features include: Information about the 2021 president-elect and the 2020 election results, a brand-new thematic spread on the impeachment process and its history, revised terminology around the language of slavery and analysis of early presidents who benefitted from and relied on enslaved labor, comprehensive...
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"Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free! On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation --The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom,...
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In 1776 Thomas Jefferson put his quill to paper and the Declaration of Independence sprang to life. Follow the Declaration's journey over the next two centuries, surviving eight wars and travelling through five states on horseback, boat, railcar, and tank to its current home in the National Archives.
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"Not only did the Declaration of Independence help set U.S. history in motion, the document was influential to other revolutions around the world. Therefore, it's crucial to understand the meaning of the Declaration of Independence in order to continue exploring the social studies curriculum. Readers are presented with the most important aspects of the document, including why it was written, the writing process, and its impact on American independence....
16) Vice president
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Provides an overview of what a vice president is, what they do as the leader of the United States, how they get the job, where they work, and what a typical day is like. Includes a quiz, a glossary, and a U.S. map showing the locations of famous vice presidents.
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"How have political leaders in the United States today been selected for their important roles? This book offers students a comprehensive description of the United States voting process and why it's a significant part of the nation's democratic system and values. Complete with colorful photographs that enhance the approachable text and a glossary that strengthens reader vocabulary skills, this book allows students to thoroughly explore the process...