Forms of Government

By: Peter Benoit

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The Cornerstones of Freedom series will introduce elementary aged students to the institutions and events that have shaped the United States, from the country's beginning to the current day.

Forms of Government covers why governments exist, the US government, other forms of government, conflicts between governments, and more, through easy-to-understand chapters filled with many photographs and interesting sidebars.

These non-fiction books will help students work on drawing information from informational texts; each book features a table of contents, chapters, sidebars, an original map showing people and events, a "setting the scene" spread, "the story continues" closing, "influential individuals" list, timeline, and list of primary sources.

64 pages with index and glossary, softcover. 6.2" x 9". Grades 4-6 / Ages 9-11.

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Title: Forms of Government
By: Peter Benoit
Format: Paperback
Vendor: Children's Press
Publication Date: 2014
Weight: 5 ounces

ISBN: 0531258262
ISBN-13: 9780531258262
Ages: 9-12
Series: Cornerstones of Freedom
Stock No: WW258262

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Learn about different governments around the world and how they compare to the United States’ democracy in this introduction to forms of government for young learners!

There are many nations in the world and each one has been shaped by a unique history and culture. As a result, these different countries have all developed their own individual forms of government. In this book, readers will learn about different forms of government, how governments interact with each other, and what happens when a nation's people decide to fight back against unfair leadership.

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

Even before the first glorious ring of the Liberty Bell, America was a land of freedom and promise. The “Cornerstones of Freedom” series explores what inspires people from all over the world to start life anew here, endure the economic and social upheavals, and defend the land and rights that are unique to the United States of America.

Author Bio

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Peter Benoit earned a degree in mathematics at Skidmore College. He is an educator and poet. He has written more than four dozen books for Scholastic/Children’s Press on topics including disasters, Native Americans, ecosystems, the Titanic, the electoral college, and the 2012 election. He has also written several books on crucial moments in American history and books on ancient Greece and ancient Rome. Peter resides in Greenwich, New York.