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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reis, Ronald A., author.

Waxman, Henry A., author of introduction, etc.

Noem, Kristi, author of afterword, colophon, etc.

Series:

--for kids (Chicago, Ill.)

For Kids Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Congress--Juvenile literature.

United States.

Legislative bodies--United States--Juvenile literature.

Legislative bodies.

Legislative power--United States--Juvenile literature.

Legislative power.

Creative activities and seat work--Juvenile literature.

Creative activities and seat work.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (146 p.)

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

An interactive guidebook to the history and inner workings of the legislative branch of the U.S. Government Providing a historical perspective on all that is going on today, US Congress for Kids examines the major milestones in congressional history, including the abolition of slavery, extending the vote to African Americans and to women, and investigating misconduct in both government and private institutions. Kids will be engaged by the focus on dramatic stories, personalities, and turning points while also benefitting from the clear discussions of Congressional purpose, structure, history,

Contents:

Front Cover; Title Page; Half Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Foreword by Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D). California; Introduction; Time Line; 1. Unfinished Business: Congress and Slavery; Find Your Representative; Write a Letter to Your Representative; 2. Capitol and Capital: Congress Comes of Age; Create Your Own ""Congressional Money""; Make a One-Minute, Morning Hour Speech; Know Your District; 3. High Crimes and Misdemeanors: Congress and Impeachment; Make a Capital for the Capitol; Track a Bill through Congress; 4. A New Age Dawning: Congress and the Progressive Era

Make a Federal Budget Pie ChartCreate a Congressional Commemorative Observance; Learn How to Register to Vote; 5. Coming to America: Congress and Immigration Policy; Research Ellis Island Records; Take an American Citizenship Test; 6. Keeping a Watchful Eye: Congress Investigates; Find Congressional Images at the Library of Congress; Nominate Two People for National Statuary Hall; 7. Tired of Giving In: Congress and Civil Rights; Take a Virtual Tour of Capitol Hill; Make a Capitol Dome; 8. Having Our Say: Congress-Advise and Consent; Design a Congressional Medal of Honor

Launch a Petition Action9. Hill Style and Home Style: Congress and Campaigning; Make a House Ceremonial Mace; Visit a Congressional District Office; Create a Glossary Word Search; Afterword by Rep. Kristi Noem (R), South Dakota; Websites to Explore; Notes; Glossary; Bibliography; Index; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61374-980-5

1-61374-977-5

1-61374-978-3