Staceyshoe Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Is there a simple book that would explain the very basics of American government---three branches, checks and balances, and such? I'd like to at least give an overview of American government this year. If possible, I'd love to find an early elementary book that gives very basic info about other forms of government also, but I know that may be asking too much.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Yes, by Syl Sobel. How the US Government Works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceyshoe Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Yes, by Syl Sobel. How the US Government Works YAY! Our library has this! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 He has one about the Constitution, too, but this one is pretty good. It's actually pretty wordy so it's a good overview in each page. Another two that are interesting (and would be especially good reading this year!) -- completely NON political, merely informative -- is If I Ran for President and also If I Were President by Catherine Stier. The books feature show KIDS as president/candidates. Very nicely done, I think. My kids liked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceyshoe Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Great! Thank you! These will be perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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