Author(s): Sarah De Capua
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 47
Publisher: Children's Press(CT)
Language: English
Date Published: 2004-09-01
Dimensions: 182.88 x 210.82 x 2.54mm
Publication City/Country: New York, NY, Australia
Edition: Revised.
Illustrations: Illustrations, unspecified

- One of the few civics series targeted at the elementary grade level. Most civics books are aimed at middle school or older students.- Good introduction for 3rd to 5th graders on the basics of civics.- Cross-curricular material includes information about American history as well as government and politics.- Index helps readers find key subject matter quickly.- "To Find Out More" section directs readers to other books, organizations, and web sites for further information on the subject.- Sidebars enhance the text by providing additional facts and information.National Standards: National Social Studies Standards Grades K-4Individuals, Groups, and Institutions: V- Identify examples of institutions and describe the interactions of people with institutions- Give examples of the role of institutions in furthering both continuity and changePower, Authority, and Governance: VI- Give examples of how government does or does not provide for the needs and wants of people, establish order and security, and manage conflict- Distinguish among local, state, and national government- Recognize and give examples of the tensions between the wants and needs of individuals and groups, and concepts such as fairness, equity, and justiceCivic Ideals and Practices: X- Identify the key ideals of the American democratic form of government- Identify and practice selected forms of civic discussion and participation- Recognize that a variety of formal and informal factors influence and shape public policy