Barbara Krasner
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Explores the history and function of the executive branch of the U.S. government. Highlights how the president is elected, his job duties, the many people that make up the executive branch. Includes color photographs, sources for further learning, a glossary, and an index.
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Explores the history of the concept of the separation of governmental powers in the United States, and briefly describes each of the three governmental bodies, what each does, and how they work to balance each other. Includes color photographs, sources for further information, a glossary, and an index.
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"Introduces the main native nations of the northeastern United States, including the Abenaki, Haudenosaunee, Lenape, Nattagansett, Ojibwe, Pequot, Powhatan, and Wampanoag nations. The nations' historical significance, cultural highlights, and contemporary life are all examined through respectful text and well-chosen photos. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases,...
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Even at the age of nine, little Golda Meir was known for her leadership skills. As president of the American Young Sisters Society, she organized friends to raise money to buy textbooks for immigrant classmates. This story is a glimpse at the early life of Israel's first woman Prime Minister.
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Even at the age of nine, little Golda Meir was known for her leadership skills. As president of the American Young Sisters Society, she organized friends to raise money to buy textbooks for immigrant classmates. This story is a glimpse at the early life of Israel's first woman Prime Minister. This title includes read-along subtitles.