Overview
Help students understand the vital roles local and state governments play in society!
This social studies book explains how governments make laws and rules, provide services, and protect people in their communities. Clear examples show that government is built on cooperation and shared responsibility. The book connects what students experience at home and school to how towns, states, and the nation function.
What Is Government?
- Links the important functions of local and state services to students’ everyday lives
- Provides an infographic showing levels of cooperation from the personal to federal level, encouraging civic responsibility
- Includes an annotated town hall agenda that illustrates how government decisions can be made
What Is Government? is part of the Knowledge Builders: Social Studies Readers series. This series introduces young learners to the world with high-quality nonfiction that is captivating and informative. Each book blends engaging text with striking primary source imagery and dynamic text features, allowing every student to connect with social studies content in meaningful ways.
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