Esther Sarfatti
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When the Constitution was written, some of the Founding Fathers wanted to include a provision that only those in Congress vote for president. Others felt it was important that the former colonists got to vote directly for their president. The Electoral College was the compromise reached and it's still how the president and vice president are elected today. This often-confusing topic is broken down step by step for readers. Simple, clear language and...
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"El presidente es el jefe de la rama ejecutiva del gobierno de Estados Unidos. La rama ejecutiva se encarga de hacer cumplir las leyes de la nación. El presidente dirige esta rama a través de las muchas funciones que debe llevar a cabo"--Page 4.
Discusses the powers given to the president by the U.S. Constitution and the presidential duties that have developed over time.
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"El gobierno de Estados Unidos está dividido en tres ramas. El Congreso es la rama legislativa, o la que hace las leyes. La Consitución de Estados Unidos divide el Congreso en dos partes: el Senado y la Cámara de Representantes"--Page 4.
The Founding Fathers made Congress two houses for a reason. The Senate gives every state equal representation, while the House of Representatives allows states with a larger population a bigger voice in government....
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Go for the goal with this text, which examines fascinating female sports heroes who've proved to the world that gender is no barrier to athletic success. Readers will delight in learning about the lives of Mia Hamm, Wilma Rudolph, and the Williams sisters, as well as other important women who've broken barriers in sports. Readers will be inspired to pursue a career in athletics after learning about how others have achieved success in spite of great...
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In AD 79, the residents of the booming Roman city of Pompeii were shocked when a nearby mountain exploded, releasing superhot ash, rock, and gas on the surrounding areas. What happens next is the extraordinary account of a volcano in action. Though the people who didn't flee Pompeii were doomed, the volcano preserved their remains, allowing us to better understand a fascinating time in the Roman Empire. Astonishing photographs of Pompeii, primary...
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For many children, helping out around the house is an important part of growing up. This book examines how doing chores allows children to contribute to the common good of their family. The age-appropriate text looks at early elementary civics concepts from the C3 Framework for Social Studies through the lens of chores. Readers will gain a better understanding of the value of their contributions and may be more willing to help out around the house....
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Some children may wonder why there are so many rules they need to follow in school. This book explores how rules keep schools running smoothly and help students focus and learn. The text touches on important early elementary civics concepts from the C3 Framework for Social Studies. Full-color photographs help readers make connections with the text. After reading this book, students will understand that without rules, the common good of schools and...
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A family is a type of community, in fact, it's our first community experience. Like other types of communities, families have rules in order to function smoothly. A defined set of rules is good for all family members, regardless of their age. This book helps children understand why it's important for their family to have rules. Close picture-to-text correlation encourages readers to make connections with the text. Civics concepts from the C3 Framework...