The Scopes trial

A description of the historic 1925 trial in which a Tennessee high school biology teacher was accused of violating state law by teaching Darwin's theory of evolution.

Dinosaurs, beware! : a safety guide

Dinosaurs were forced to go through their formative years without the benefit of a safety book – and look where it got them. What they needed was Dinosaurs, Beware!, a lively introduction to safety that deals with situations both at home and out in the world. Knowing what to do when a stranger comes to the door, how to react to a fire, and the importance of wearing a seat belt can mean the di…

The Constitution

Describes the need for unification in a growing country and discusses the problems and decisions of the men who drafted the Constitution of the United States.

If your name was changed at Ellis Island

If your name were changed at Ellis Island--Would everyone in your family travel together?--How long would you stay at Ellis Island?--Would your name be changed? This book tells you what it was like if when Ellis Island was opened in 1892 as a center for immigrants coming to live in America.

House and home

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780750266864

Collation

24 pages : illustration ; 22 cm

Series Title

In the Past : Popcorn

Call Number

306 TAY

My family

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0749641185

Collation

24 pages : illustration ; 24 cm

Series Title

Reading About

Call Number

306.8 PIP

How do we elect our leaders?

Describes how the president of the United States, Senators and members of the House of Representatives, and state and local officials are elected, and explains the importance of voting.

Our elections

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

1562944460

Collation

47 pages : illustration ; 23 cm

Series Title

I Know America

Call Number

324 STE

State government

What does a comptroller do? What is the difference between a capital and a capitol? How does the government in your state affect your daily life? You can find the answers to these questions and more in 'State Government.' As you go on this guided tour through state government, you'll learn about the requirements for running for public office and how candidates are elected. You will find out how…

How is a government elected?

Suitable for children of ages 5 to 10 years, this book explains what elections are and the vital role they play in American society.