American Government (Focus Readers)

This book introduces young readers to federally recognized tribal governments, the history of Indigenous governance, the relationships between Native Nations and the United States, and the diversity of tribal governments. The book also includes a "Closer Look" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.

This book introduces young readers to US state governments, exploring their parts, roles, and how people fill their offices. The book also includes a "Closer Look" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.

This book introduces young readers to the US Congress, its role as the legislative branch, the relationship between the House of Representatives and the Senate, and how people take office in both chambers. The book also includes a "Closer Look" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.

This book introduces young readers to the US president, his or her role as the leader of the executive branch, the vice president and cabinet, the president's relationship between legislative and executive branches, and how people become president. The book also includes a "Closer Look" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.

This book introduces young readers to local governments of the United States, including city and county government, their roles, their relationships with federal and state governments, and how people take office at the local level. The book also includes a "Closer Look" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.

This book introduces young readers to the US Supreme Court, its role as the judicial branch, its relationship with lower federal courts and the other branches of government, and how people become justices. The book also includes a "Closer Look" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.