Describes the need for unification in a growing country and discusses the problems and decisions of the men who drafted the Constitution of the United States.
If your name were changed at Ellis Island--Would everyone in your family travel together?--How long would you stay at Ellis Island?--Would your name be changed? This book tells you what it was like if when Ellis Island was opened in 1892 as a center for immigrants coming to live in America.
Describes how the president of the United States, Senators and members of the House of Representatives, and state and local officials are elected, and explains the importance of voting.
What does a comptroller do? What is the difference between a capital and a capitol? How does the government in your state affect your daily life? You can find the answers to these questions and more in 'State Government.' As you go on this guided tour through state government, you'll learn about the requirements for running for public office and how candidates are elected. You will find out how…
Suitable for children of ages 5 to 10 years, this book explains what elections are and the vital role they play in American society.
A discussion of dinosaur mummies includes the discovery of "Leonardo," a juvenile duckbill Brachylophosaurus fossil found in Montana in 2000 who was so well preserved that the patterns on his skin could still be seen after seventy-seven million years.