Daniel R Faust
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Description
Located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in modern-day Iraq, the region known as Mesopotamia (Greek for "between two rivers") is often called the "cradle of civilization." The region is known for the rise of the first cities, as well as the invention of writing. Readers will discover that the various empires of the region, like Babylon and Sumer, made many important contributions to law, politics, mathematics, and agriculture.
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Description
"When the Founding Fathers forged the government for the newly independent United States of America, they were careful not to give too much power to any one person or group. The separation of power between the three branches of government is one of the hallmarks of American democracy. This title examines the concept of the separation of power and how it applies to the government of the United States. Text is presented in accessible chunks and supported...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Description
"Article I of the U.S. Constitution established the U.S. Congress. As the legislative branch of the government, both houses of Congress play an important role in the country. This title explores both chambers of our nation's lawmaking body, with a focus on the various duties of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Essential concepts in the U.S. government and history curriculum are presented in easy-to-digest sections, with a focus on...
4) The Senate
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"The Upper House makes laws that affect everybody in the United States. But what do you know about the Senate? Learn how senators take ideas from bills to laws, what it takes to join the Senate, and how this key part of the legislative branch interacts with the other house of Congress and the rest of the U.S. government. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!" -- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"The House of Representatives makes laws for the people they represent. But what do you know about the Lower House? Explore how representatives take ideas from bills to laws, what it takes to join the House, and how this key part of the legislative branch interacts with the other house of Congress and the rest of the U.S. Government to check and balance powers. It's key social studies curriculum made approachable for all!" -- Provided by publisher....