Children’s / Teenage general interest: Politics and government

Hafez al-Assad became president of Syria in 1971, following a long line of military leaders.

October 9, 1967.

American inmates sentenced to death as teens share their personal stories of life in prison and how they got there.

A fun, funny, and informative guide to the weird world of American politics How does the president get his job?

A fun, funny, and informative guide to the weird world of American politics How does the president get his job?

Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2019, National Book Award, Books Are My Bag Readers' Awards and the YA Book PrizeIncludes an exclusive preview of The Silent Stars Go By by Sally NichollsThrough rallies and marches, in polite drawing rooms and freezing prison cells and the poverty-stricken slums of the East End, three courageous young women join the fight for the vote.

Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2018Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2018Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2018In three years I will be able to vote and I will still have less power than I did at the moment that I saw that email, which was such a tiny thing but look what happened.

Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela is the amazing story of a true hero of our times; his famous biography has been specially adapted for children in a beautiful illustrated picture book format.

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A young reader's guide to the US presidential election process and what you can do to support a candidate even if you're not old enough to vote yet.

The independent congressman, presidential candidate, and activist shows young voters how to effect change in America-and the world.

There are 574 federally recognized nations with tribal sovereignty in the United States.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about Kamala Harris's life with this fact-filled nonfiction reader, carefully levelled to help children progress.

This title offers emergent readers an introduction to the levels and duties of government in the United States.

Fifteen-year-old Paul Jennings looked out the window of the President's House.

In this inspiring and relevant book, discover how "e;The Pledge of Allegiance"e; has become one of the enduring symbols of America's pride.

This title offers emergent readers an introduction to the creation of and reasons for rules and laws at home, at school, and in the community.

Citizenship offers emergent readers an introduction to the rules for being a good citizen and explains the basics about how someone becomes a U.

A teacher and principal, a lawyer, an entertainer, a diplomat, and a writer, James Weldon Johnson spent his entire life working to help African Americans gain the rights and respect they deserved.

Eleanor Roosevelt is perhaps best known for her role as First Lady, wife to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

The Capitol Building is a busy place in Washington, D.

In June 1776, colonial delegates to the Continental Congress began writing a document to set up a new country-with a government independent from Britain.

What is the executive branch?

What is the legislative branch?

What is the judicial branch?

What does it mean to be elected to political office?

What are the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the U.

What are checks and balances?

American presidents have come from all walks of life.

Did you know Barack Obama's family comes from three different countries?

In colonial Massachusetts, only men could be preachers.

Imagine you were there.

A is for Activism, B is for Ballots, C is for Country.

A is for Activism, B is for Ballots, C is for Country.

In this book from the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Kamala Harris, the trailblazing vice president and presidential candidate.

In this book from the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Kamala Harris, the trailblazing vice president and presidential candidate.

Will Nikki and Deja's friendship survive a race for student body president?

Catherine Thimmeshs inspiring look at the role of women in American politicspast, present, and futureis now available with updated sections on Hillary Rodham Clinton, Condoleezza Rice, and Nancy Pelosi.

This beautiful Spanish-language book, translated from the hugely popularLittle People, BIG DREAMSseries, can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers and those learning the language, whetherat home or in the classroom.

Twelve-year-old Mimi Laskaris is inspired by the Wijsen sisters of Bali to turn her focus from classical piano to a new obsession: forming a grassroots, kid-led movement to ban plastic bags in her new island home in Florida.

Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter is a broad and powerful exploration of the history of Black Lives Matter told through photographs, quotes, and informative text by New York Times bestselling authors Veronica Chambers and Jennifer Harlan.

A love letter to Harlem and hope.

ANew York TimesBestseller!

When fifteen-year-old Cuban American Mariana Ruizs fatherruns for president, Mari starts to see him with new eyes.

A 2021 YALSA EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FINALIST America is the greatest democracy in the world .

In January 1961, three days before President Dwight D.

"e;Dre and Dean have got my vote!

'The perfect book for our times .

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kate Andersen Brower shares a special inside look into the most famous home in Americaand the lives of hardworking staff members and first ladies whove maintained it.