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The US Congress for Kids: Over 200 Years of Lawmaking, Deal-Breaking, and Compromising, with 21 Activities

By Ronald A. Reis , Henry A. Waxman , Kristi Noem

Book information

Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Year
2014
ISBN
9781613749807, 9781613749777, 2014017480
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
6 MB (6199764 bytes)
Series
For Kids
Pages
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Time added
2022-09-27 21:44:14
HistorySociologyYAN052040Young Adult Nonfiction

Description

An interactive guidebook to the history and inner workings of the legislative branch of the U.S. Government Providing a historical perspective on all that is going on today, US Congress for Kids examines the major milestones in congressional history, including the abolition of slavery, extending the vote to African Americans and to women, and investigating misconduct in both government and private institutions. Kids will be engaged by the focus on dramatic stories, personalities, and turning points while also benefitting from the clear discussions of Congressional purpose, structure, history, and ongoing issues. Educational, hands-on activities that illuminate the workings of the U.S. Congress include making a House ceremonial mace, creating congressional money, making a capitol dome, and designing a Congressional Medal of Honor.

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