De Capua, Sarah.

Summary: Explains what immigration is, who may immigrate to the United States, what the process of immigration is, and how immigrants get settled in their new nation.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2004

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 325.73 DEC

Franchino, Vicky

Summary: "Find out why animals migrate from one location to another, how they complete their journeys, and what difficulties they face along the way"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 FRA

Taylor-Butler, Christine.

Summary: Discusses the meaning and purpose of a constitution; recounts reasons why people thought the United States needed one in the 1780s and the events of the Constitutional Convention; and describes the Constitution's main points and how it has changed.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2008

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.02 TAY

Doak, Robin S. (Robin Santos)

Summary: After escaping from slavery when she was a young woman, Harriet Tubman devoted herself to helping others do the same. Readers will discover how Tubman became the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, rescuing her family members and dozens of others from plantations in the south and helping them reach safety in the north.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 TUB

McDaniel, Melissa

Summary: Our government is built on laws, and Congress is where those laws are written. Peak inside the workings of the Senate and House of Representatives, ways they function independently, and how they cooperate as a unit. Readers will also learn what it takes to become a member of Congress and the different roles a person can play once elected.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 328.73 MCD

Kellaher, Karen

Summary: What exactly does the president do? Take an up-close look at the challenges of this job, how the president interacts with other parts of the government, and what a president’s actions mean for you. Readers will also explore how they can become involved in the executive branch, including what it takes to become president themselves someday.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 352.23 KEL

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 352.23 KEL

Hackett, Jennifer

Summary: Despite its name, Bryce Canyon is not a canyon at all, but an incredible range of natural stone amphitheaters. Its rippling red rock towers called hoodoos and limestone cliffs are otherworldly. Readers will tour the parks beautiful landscapes and get an in-depth look at its many plants and animals. They will also learn about the parks origins, when humans first came to the area, and much more....

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979.2 HAC

Burgan, Michael

Summary: "The book explains the life of Princess Grace."--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GRA

Bjorklund, Ruth

Summary: Many of the rights we consider most important to the United States—from freedom of speech to a fair trial—are in the Bill of Rights. Readers learn how these important laws came to be and how people continue to discuss and debate them even today.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press(r), an imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.7308 BJO

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.7308 BJO

Donohue, Moira Rose

Summary: "Learn all about the foundational document of the U.S. government, from how it was created to how it has changed over time"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.7302 DON

Gregory, Josh

Summary: Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass knew from an early age that all people deserved freedom. Readers will discover Douglass’s amazing story, from how he secretly educated himself and taught fellow slaves how to read to how he escaped to freedom and became one of the nation’s most persuasive voices for abolition.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 DOU

Taylor-Butler, Christine.

Summary: Describes the creation and ratification of the Bill of Rights, explains what rights are, and discusses the rights it guarantees, such as freedom of speech.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2008

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 342.73 TAY

Sonneborn, Liz

Summary: The highest court in the land may seem large and distant, but the decisions its members make affect even the smallest aspects of daily life. Read about how this court of law functions, major cases in its history, as well as how Supreme Court Justices can change the course of U.S. history.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2019

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 347.73 SON

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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 347.73 SON

Gregory, Josh

Summary: As one of the most influential leaders of the American civil rights movement in the 1950s and 60s, Martin Luther King, Jr., is a towering figure in U.S. history. Readers will explore King's life, from his boyhood in Atlanta to his triumphant successes in breaking down the barriers of racism and segregation. They will also find out how King was influenced by peaceful leaders such as Mahatma...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2015

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KIN

Taylor-Butler, Christine

Summary: As the first African American first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has had a big role to fill. Readers will follow Obamas journey from her childhood in Chicago to her work as a lawyer and her achievements in the White House. They will also learn how she helped with her husbands political career and helped him win presidential elections in 2008 and 2012.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2015

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 OBA

Yomtov, Nelson

Summary: The hard-hitting excitement and careful strategy behind American football has helped make it one of the most popular sports in the world. Readers will learn what kind of gear they need to play, how the playing field is laid out, and what roles each position on a team plays. They will also learn how to practice football fundamentals and meet some of the biggest stars in the game's history.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.332 YOM

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J796.332 YOM

Taylor-Butler, Christine.

Summary: Discusses the presidency of the United States. Features time lines, drawings, photos, and a map of the U.S.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press/Scholastic 2008

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 352.23 TAY

Gregory, Josh

Summary: "With about 9.5 million visitors per year, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular national park in the country. One look at the incredible scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains is all it takes to see why so many people travel here from around the world. Readers will tour the park and find out which plants and animals live there. They will also learn how the park was formed,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 976.8 GRE

Taylor-Butler, Christine

Summary: On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested when she refused to give up her seat on a bus so a white man could sit. Almost overnight, she became an icon of the rapidly growing civil rights movement. Readers will find out how Parks continued to fight for African American civil rights after her famous arrest. They will also learn more about the racism and segregation that Parks and other African...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2015

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 PAR

Marsico, Katie

Summary: "Learn all about the darkest and brightest places on Earth and find out what it takes for life to survive in these extreme locations."--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.6 MAR

Son, John

Summary: How can you directly impact the government? Vote! Elections are part of the foundation of our democracy. Readers learn how elections work, whether its voting on local rules or electing the President of the United States. The book also highlights why voting is so very important and how kids can become involved, even when they’re still years from casting their first vote.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic, Inc. 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.6 SON

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 324.6 SON

Nelson, Sharlene P.

Summary: Describes the destruction caused by the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980, the slow return of plant and animal life, and the special area set aside to study this renewal.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 1997

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 979.784 NEL

Gregory, Josh

Summary: As the first African American ever to play for a major league baseball team, Jackie Robinson helped change race relations in America forever. Readers will learn about Robinson’s early success as a versatile athlete and the difficulties he faced in an era of widespread prejudice and segregation. The will also find out how he came to break pro baseball’s color barrier and how he used his fame to...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 ROB