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For Which We Stand: How Our Government Works and Why It Matters
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Product Description Discover everything you ever wanted to know about how the government really works with this accessible, highly designed and illustrated handbook from Marjory Stoneman Douglas AP government teacher Jeff Foster. Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain."This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College? What are the political parties? What are the different responsibilities of the city, state, and federal governments?Plus, discover the complete backstory on some of our government's most important moments, like why we wrote the Declaration of Independence, and how people since then have worked withand protested againstthe government to improve the lives of all Americans.Each spread features a mix of black-and-white and full-color art, including infographics, charts, maps, political caricatures, and other engaging visual elements that will be fun and easy for kids to understand.Includes a foreword from Yolanda Renee King, an activist and the granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, plus lots of amazing back matter about how kids can participate and get involved. From School Library Journal Gr 3–7—Foster, an Advanced Placement Government and Politics teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, provides an essential guide to the U.S. government for upper-elementary and middle school students. The book's forward was penned by activist Yolanda Renee King, granddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. The text describes topics such as the different types of government, the Electoral College, civil service positions, the duties of the president, and more. Foster implores readers to get involved. His encouragement is genuine, as he draws upon his former activist students as examples. This book is broad in scope, yet it's written in age-appropriate language. McLaughlin's illustrations accompany explanations, and infographics help clarify confusing concepts. The format invites children to read from cover to cover or jump around from section to section as needed. The back matter includes an extensive glossary that will help readers decode any unfamiliar words. VERDICT Recommended for all collections, as this will be a particularly useful resource to turn to for the upcoming election.—Amy McInerney, Falmouth Elem. Sch., ME Review Praise for For Which We Stand: "Reading this book is like taking a civics class from a fantastic teacher." -The New York Times "An appealing, accessible civics primer." - Kirkus Reviews "An essential guide to the U.S. government for upper-elementary and middle school students. . . Recommended for all collections." -School Library Journal Praise for For Which We Stand: "Reading this book is like taking a civics class from a fantastic teacher." -The New York Times "An appealing, accessible civics primer." - Kirkus Reviews "An essential guide to the U.S. government for upper-elementary and middle school students. . . Recommended for all collections." -School Library Journal About the Author Julie McLaughlin is a freelance illustrator whose work includes commissions for editorial, advertising, and publishing clients from around the world. Her previous books have been nominated for several awards, including the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction, which she won for Why We Live Where We Live by Kira Vermond in 2015. Julie grew up on the prairies and now resides in Victoria, BC. Jeff Foster is an Advanced Placement Government and Politics teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. His motto to his students has always b
