Discusses the duties of senators, how they get into office, how states are represented, committees and debates, working with the president, where the Senate meets, and notable senators.
Discusses the duties of the president, how he or she gets into office, Inauguration Day, working with the cabinet and Congress, the White House, and notable presidents.
Discusses the duties of mayors, how they get into office, the responsibilities of local governments, working with the city council, and notable mayors.
Discusses the duties of congressional representatives, how they get into office, how states are represented, the leadership of the House of Representatives, working with the Senate, committees, and wh
Discusses the duties of governors, how they get into office, the powers that states have to make laws, working with lawmakers, where governors live, and notable governors.
Discusses how to navigate online social networks safely and effectively, including things to do on them, picking the right one, knowing the rules, setting up a profile, dealing with bullies and predat
Discusses reasons to play online games, different types, privacy while playing, dealing with bad behavior from other players, and the importance of making time for other activities as well.
Looks at the problem of the depletion of the Earth's ozone layer, examining what ozone is, where it comes from, how it is depleted, how people measure it, and how it can be protected.
Looks at the problem of deforestation, examining what forests are, why they are important to people, the reasons why people cut or burn them down, the negative effects of deforestation, and steps that
Looks at the problem of nuclear waste, examining what nuclear waste is, where it comes from, why it is dangerous, how it is stored and recycled, and what role nuclear power might play in the future.
Discusses the duties of Supreme Court justices, how they get into office, how cases make it to the Supreme Court, how cases are argued there, how rulings are made, where the Supreme Court meets, and n
Discusses how to do research effectively on the Internet, including picking a search engine, choosing good search terms, finding reliable sources of information, and citing sources.
Describes how to avoid online predators, and discusses the impossibility of knowing the truth about people met on-line, the importance of not revealing any personal information, and how to handle the
Most kids are naturally trusting, but the Internet requires people to be watchful. This title offers kids suggestions on how to protect their identities online and how to avoid those who wish them har
Discusses what cyberbullying is, why people do it, how to figure out a cyberbully's real identity, building a case against them, getting help, stopping a cyberbully, Internet safety, and not becoming
