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How the U.S. Government Works: A Simple Guide to Our Democracy for Kids Paperback – April 1, 2019

by Syl Sobel (Author)
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Give kids everything they need to know about how American democracy works with this easy-to-read guide to our government!

Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, and homeschool curriculum, this book features:

  • Simple, kid-friendly language
  • Clear explanations of the three branches of government
  • Illustrations that help bring the text to life
  • Additional resources like a glossary, recaps, and more!

How the US Government Works is a fact-packed primer that helps kids understand the many facets of America's federal system. Readers will learn about how the government came to be, the responsibilities of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, and how our democracy affects their own lives today!

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 5
  5. Lexile measure
    830L
  6. Dimensions
    7 x 0.12 x 9.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Sourcebooks Explore
  8. Publication date
    April 1, 2019
  9. ISBN-10
    1438011636
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1438011639
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Syl Sobel is an author, attorney, journalist, filmmaker, and former federal government executive. He is the author of How the U.S. Government Works, The U.S. Constitution and You, The Bill of Rights, and Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts, and is the coauthor of Boxed Out of the NBA: Remembering the Eastern Professional Basketball League. 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks Explore; 3rd edition (April 1, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1438011636
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1438011639
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 10 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 830L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.12 x 9.25 inches
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I am an attorney, a former newspaper reporter, and retired director of publications for a federal government agency. I started writing books about US government when my daughter asked me to write a book for her on how the government works. After it came out, my younger daughter asked me to write a book for her, too. So I asked her what to write about, and she said "cool things about presidents." After that book came out, my editor asked me if I had any more book ideas. When I told her that my older daughter suggested the first book, and my younger daughter suggested the second book, but now I was out of ideas, my editor said: "Mr. Sobel, you should have had more kids."

That was more than 20 years ago. Both girls have started their careers. I've had 5 books published, and self-published one. I also cover high school sports for our local community newspaper.

Next year I've got a new book coming out, Boxed Out of the NBA: Remembering the Eastern Professional Basketball League, which I coauthored with my childhood friend from Scranton, Pa., Jay Rosenstein. The book recounts the history of the Eastern League, the second-best pro league behind the NBA during the 1950s and early 60s when the NBA had only 8-10 teams and an unwritten quota on African-American players. This book tells the story of some of the best professional basketball players you never heard of. Will keep you posted on its progress.

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ChrisMarg
5.0 out of 5 stars Like new condition.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2022
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This was rated as very good. It is near new and perfect for homeschool use. Arrived quickly.
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LOIS T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very educational for kids
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2020
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I bought this for grandchildren along with the constitution and bill of rights and a large poster of all the Presidents School has been our now for a few months so we can see just how much they have learned.
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Debbie
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2020
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Great non-foction book! All ages srond grade (?) and up ! I read it and its a reread book and good reference!
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Michael
4.0 out of 5 stars To know your government
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Very good.
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Andrea Breitenstein
5.0 out of 5 stars Good review for adults or teaching aid for kids
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2019
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This is a useful, handy review tool on how the government works. Also great for anyone who is studying for their citizenship.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
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Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019
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Great but simple.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Do Not Recommend
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2021
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Very disappointed in the book. Very short book. Kid's reading level. Not worth the money.
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