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How America Works

Our nation was founded on the notion that a government should be ruled by and for the people. So how does America work? This series gives young readers insight into the foundations of the United States and the workings of our government. Readers will learn about the government and how it functions, as well as the documents that are the basis of American freedom. Each book includes important facts and fascinating details about rights, responsibilities, and laws. Colorful photos and informative graphics immerse readers in our nation's past and present.

Titles

All 12 titles found.

Cover: Democracy
Democracy
From the Series: How America Works

Learn about democracy, what it is, how it began, and how the United States came to be a… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 520
  • ATOS 4.4
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: How Elections Work
How Elections Work
From the Series: How America Works

Learn how Americans cast their votes and make their voices heard in national, state, and… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 580
  • ATOS 4.6
  • Copyright 2017
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: How the Executive Branch Works
How the Executive Branch Works
From the Series: How America Works

Learn about the President, the presidential advisors, and the departments that manage the… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 600
  • ATOS 4.8
  • Copyright 2017
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: How the Government Works
How the Government Works
From the Series: How America Works

Learn about the history, importance, and procedures of the U.S. government at the national, More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 530
  • ATOS 4.6
  • Copyright 2017
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: How the Judicial Branch Works
How the Judicial Branch Works
From the Series: How America Works

Learn about the roles of state, local, and federal courts in interpreting laws, deciding… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 510
  • ATOS 4.5
  • Copyright 2017
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: How the Legislative Branch Works
How the Legislative Branch Works
From the Series: How America Works

Learn how a bill becomes a law and how the U.S. Congress helps maintain the government's… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 580
  • ATOS 4.7
  • Copyright 2017
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: Our Founding Fathers
Our Founding Fathers
From the Series: How America Works

Learn about the men who played the most important roles in the founding of the United… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 540
  • ATOS 4.4
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: Political Parties
Political Parties
From the Series: How America Works

Learn how about the United States' two main political parties: the Democrats and the… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 580
  • ATOS 4.5
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights
From the Series: How America Works

Learn about the rights and freedoms protected by the first ten amendments to the U.S.… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 540
  • ATOS 4.7
  • Copyright 2017
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence
From the Series: How America Works

Learn about the key role of the Declaration of Independence in our nation's past and its… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 540
  • ATOS 4.6
  • Copyright 2017
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: The U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution
From the Series: How America Works

Learn how the U.S. Constitution established the American government and what this document… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 500
  • ATOS 4.7
  • Copyright 2017
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Cover: The White House
The White House
From the Series: How America Works

Learn about the home of the presidents of the United States, how it was built, its history, More →

  • Reading Level Grade 4
  • Lexile 590
  • ATOS 4.1
  • Copyright 2021
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5