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"Volunteering fosters valuable community connections and has been a unique part of America's culture from the nation's founding. Students will learn how they can take part in volunteering opportunities and how volunteering can directly help their communities in this engaging and approachable text written especially for young readers. Colorful photographs help students fully grasp reasons to give their time to causes they care about. Glossary terms...
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"Songs such as the "Star-Spangled Banner," which students may recognize from sporting events, memorialize significant events in American history. With this engaging text full of fun facts about American songs, students will learn about the valuable role songs play in helping express American pride. Dynamic photographs enhance the approachable text which compliments elementary social studies curricula. A glossary also helps readers strengthen vocabulary...
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"Students who enjoy watching colorful fireworks explode on the Fourth of July may wonder why Americans come together to celebrate certain national holidays each year. This book is sure to keep young readers engaged as they learn about the rich history and significant men and women behind the holidays Americans celebrate today. The narrative nonfiction text also features captivating photos and a list of national holidays by month. This fascinating...
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Readers will learn about the many similarities and differences between United States citizens. This book celebrates this rich diversity. Vivid photographs help students understand how America's great fabric of ethnicities makes the nation multicultural and strong. This approachable text is written especially for young readers and is complete with a vocabulary-building glossary. This content aligns with social studies curricula, which will help students...
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How have political leaders in the United States been selected for their important roles? This book offers students an understandable description of the United States voting process and why it's a significant part of the nation's democratic system and values. Students will thoroughly explore the process of selecting political leaders at multiple levels of government. Colorful photographs and a vocabulary-building glossary enhance the learning experience....
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Following rules and laws is a vital part of being a successful citizen. Young students will learn about the history behind these rules. They'll take to heart how rules and laws are designed to keep communities like their own safe. Aligned with elementary social studies curricula, this narrative is enhanced with striking photographs and a vocabulary-building glossary. The knowledge gained from this book will help young readers become law-abiding citizens...
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