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Canada's constitutional crisis: making sense of it all (a background analysis & a look at the future)
Par Marjorie Montgomery Bowker. 1991
The history and politics of Canada's constitution, including the 1867 British North America Act, the 1982 Constitution Act, and the…
Meech Lake Accord. Considers the issues that remain and examines the various options.The United Nations: its history and the Canadians who shaped it
Par Desmond Morton. 1995
Well-known historian Desmond Morton tells the history of the United Nations. He describes what the United Nations is and how…
it works, how it was created, and some of the most important activities it engages in. Throughout the book, he highlights the contributions of many Canadians who have been involved in the United Nations. Grades 4-7. 1995.Canada votes!
Par Linda Granfield. 1990
Explores all aspects of an election, from the day Parliament is dissolved to the day after the polls close. Provides…
a close-up view of the electoral maps, candidates' campaigns, and the registration of voters. Grades 4-7.Whose right is it?: the second amendment and the fight over guns (Whose Right Is It? Ser.)
Par Hana Bajramovic. 2020
Lawyer discusses the Second Amendment, the rise of the NRA, and how money, power, and race have long dictated our…
ability to own guns. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2020Sweet corn and sushi: the story of Iowa and Yamanashi
Par Lori Erickson, Will Thomson, Yasuo Ohdera, Shinji Yoda. 2004
In 1959 the prefecture of Yamanashi, Japan, was devastated by two typhoons. Richard Thomas, an Iowan who served in the…
U. S. military in Japan after World War II, helped organize an "Iowa Hog Lift" that sent 35 pigs to Yamanashi. That act led to America's first sister-state relationship with Japan. For kindergarten-grade 3. 2004. NOTE: the print edition included a translation of the story into Japanese. For grades K-3How to grow a sunflower (Rigby literacy)
Par Rigby, Sylvia Karavis. 2000
We the People: the United States Constitution explored and explained
Par Aura Lewis. 2020
An introduction to the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the rest of the amendments. The authors combine the…
history of each section with accessible examples, case studies, and profiles of relevant politicians and activists. For grades 5-8. 2020Guardians of liberty: freedom of the press and the nature of news
Par Linda Barrett Osborne. 2020
Explores the essential and basic American ideal of allowing the press to publish without previous censure or interference by the…
federal government. Cites numerous examples demonstrating why the First Amendment is still imperative and valued today. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2020Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman
Par Sharice Davids, Nancy K. Mays, Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley. 2021
On Here Wee Read's 2021 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books! "Rich, vivid illustrations by Ojibwe Woodland artist Pawis-Steckley are…
delivered in a graphic style that honors Indigenous people. The bold artwork adds impact to the compelling text." (Kirkus starred review)"The prose is reminiscent of an inspirational speech (“Everyone’s path looks different”), with a message of service that includes fun biographical facts, such as her love of Bruce Lee. Pawis-Steckley (who is Ojibwe Woodland) contributes boldly lined and colored digital illustrations, inflected with Native symbols and bold colors. A hopeful and accessible picture book profile." (Publishers Weekly)"Affecting picture-book autobiography" (The Horn Book Review)This picture book autobiography tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas.When Sharice Davids was young, she never thought she’d be in Congress. And she never thought she’d be one of the first Native American women in Congress. During her campaign, she heard from a lot of doubters. They said she couldn’t win because of how she looked, who she loved, and where she came from. But here’s the thing: Everyone’s path looks different and everyone’s path has obstacles. And this is the remarkable story of Sharice Davids’ path to Congress.Beautifully illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, an Ojibwe Woodland artist, this powerful autobiographical picture book teaches readers to use their big voice and that everyone deserves to be seen—and heard!The back matter includes information about the Ho-Chunk written by former Ho-Chunk President Jon Greendeer, an artist note, and an inspiring letter to children from Sharice Davids.Chief Justice John Marshall
Par Charles M. Wetterer, Margaret K. Wetterer, Kurt K. C. Walters. 2007
Profiles John Marshall, who was appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court by President John Adams in 1801 and served…
for thirty-four years, a time in which the Court became as powerful and influential as the other branches of governmentTop secret: a handbook of codes, ciphers, and secret writing
Par Paul B. Janeczko, Jenna LaReau. 2004
Conspiracy: Nixon, Watergate, and Democracy's Defenders
Par P. O’Connell Pearson. 2020
Author of Fighting for the Forest: How FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps Helped Save America (DB 98293), explores President Nixon's contentious…
time in office, the Watergate scandal, and the people who helped protect our Constitution. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2020Dig in!: 12 easy gardening projects using kitchen scraps
Par Kari A Cornell. 2018
Finish the fight!: the brave and revolutionary women who fought for the right to vote
Par Veronica Chambers, The Staff of The New York Times. 2020
The Staff of The New York Times profiles the unsung heroines of the women's suffrage movement and includes women of…
different races and sexual orientations. Recounts their stories and trailblazing efforts that helped change the fabric of America. For grades 4-7. 2020The story of civil rights hero John Lewis (The Story of)
Par James Haskins, Aaron Boyd, Kathleen Benson. 2018
Recounts the life of US Rep. John Lewis, whose work for civil rights included chairing the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee…
and demonstrating on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. For grades 3-6. 2018The rough patch: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
Par Brian Lies. 2018
Farmer Evan and his dog do everything together, and they especially love working in the garden. But when his dog…
passes away, Evan lets his garden fill with weeds until a pumpkin vine brings new hope. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2018Fault lines in the Constitution: the framers, their fights, and the flaws that affect us today
Par Cynthia Levinson. 2017
Plant, cook, eat!: a children's cookbook
Par Caroline Craig, Joe Archer. 2018
Kid presidents: true tales of childhood from America's presidents (Kid Legends #1)
Par Doogie Horner, David Stabler. 2014
Highlights unusual yet true stories from the childhoods of American presidents. A youthful Jimmy Carter told his sister to bury…
a nickel to grow a money tree; Herbert Hoover was incredibly accident-prone and started a fire; George W. Bush was a cheerleader in high school, and more. For grades 4-7. 2014Potatoes on rooftops: farming in the city
Par Hadley Dyer. 2012
Explores the many ways that people grow food in urban environments, from rooftop gardens to school and community plots. Covers…
various topics such as pests, space, light, pollution solutions, composting, harvesting water, and more. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2012