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Author:

Reis, Ronald A, author.

Title:

The US Congress for kids : over 200 years of lawmaking, deal-breaking, and compromising, with 21 activities / Ronald A. Reis ; foreword by Rep. Henry A. Waxman ; afterword by Rep. Kristi Noem.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Chicago Review Press,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

xiv, 127 : illustrations ; 22 x28 cm.

Subject:

United States.--Congress--Juvenile literature.
Legislative bodies--United States--Juvenile literature.
Legislative power--United States--Juvenile literature.
Creative activities and seat work--Juvenile literature.
United States.--Congress.
Legislative bodies.
Legislative power.
Handicraft.
Juvenile works.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-119) and index.

Summary:

"With a focus on dramatic stories, personalities, and turning points, and accompanied by educational, hands-on activities, The US Congress for Kids helps children understand how the government functions and why it matters"-- Provided by publisher.

Series:

For kids.

ISBN:

1613749775 (pbk.)
9781613749777 (pbk.)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)886380911

LCCN:

2014017480

Locations:

GFPE771 -- Altoona Public Library (Altoona)

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

KJPF566 -- Fort Madison Public Library (Fort Madison)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

SFPH074 -- Waterloo Public Library (Waterloo)