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What does a state governor do? Learn about the duties of a state governor, who can be a state governor, where they work, and how state governors are elected.

What does the President of the United States do? Learn about the president's duties, the White House, how the President is elected, and more.

The United States keeps its gold safe at Fort Knox. How is this done? There are fences, locks, guards, and more. Learn more about this high-security place!

Air Force One keeps the U.S. president safe while flying. Learn more about the features that protect this amazing plane. Also find out how team members protect the president as he travels on Air Force One.

How can important information and valuable items be kept safe as years pass? Many of these items are stored in underground vaults, including recordings and photos from U.S. history, important documents, and more. Locks, guards, secret passwords, and technology all play a part in the protection of the items.

Nuclear weapon bunkers keep the world's dangerous nuclear weapons safe. Guards, electronic security systems, and barriers protect the bunkers. Learn more about these high-security places!

What is the U.S. Senate? Learn about senators, how bills become laws, where senators work, and more.

What does a jury do? Discover how a jury forms, its duties, and its importance in the court system. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.

What does the U.S. Supreme Court do? Learn about who can be on the Supreme Court, how they are chosen, where they work, and more. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.

On the morning of January 10, 1917, thirteen determined women stood at the gates of the White House and held banners reading “HOW LONG MUST WOMEN WAIT FOR LIBERTY?” They were there to force President Woodrow Wilson to take notice of their demand for the right to vote.

"نبذة الناشر إنه طفلٌ فضوليٌ وألمعي يريد أن يفهم حقوق الإنسان. كيف يتم التوفيق بين مصالح فرنسا وحقوق الإنسان؟ وما هي المنفعة من حقوق إنسانٍ لا يؤخذ بها، إلى الآن،...

Wilma Mankiller grew up immersed in the Cherokee community and culture of Oklahoma. When her family moved to San Francisco as part of the Indian Relocation Program, she had to quickly adjust to city life. Along the way, Wilma never lost her dedication to her people and their centuries-old traditions. She grew up to become a major political activist. From aiding the Occupation of Alcatraz in 1969 to making history as the first woman principal chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1985, Wilma never wavered in her support for her community.

In this modern, poetic twist on a beloved classic, Carla Henry-Lewis and her granddaughter, Elizabeth Lewis, take listeners on a journey through the anticipation, hope, and determination of election night. Set against the backdrop of the 2024 U.S. election, this heartfelt book captures the emotional pulse of a nation standing at a crossroads. With wit and wisdom, the authors weave a story that resonates with listeners of all ages, reflecting the values of democracy, the importance of civic engagement, and the power of every vote.

America's path to revolution was paved by the great discussions of the Continental Congress, which gathered to address grievances against Great Britain. Adamant that the Colonies remain under British rule, King George III fueled the flames of American independence.

The office of the U.S. President is designed to share power between the three branches of government—executive, legislative, and judicial. These three branches balance each other's power to keep the peace and respect the rules.

Rules and laws keep us safe, but they also help us to be good citizens. Engaging and leveled text help young listeners understand why we have rules.

As citizens we get to choose who our leaders are. We also get to help set the rules. This audiobook encourages young listeners to learn more about elections.

Leaders can be all sorts of people, like your teacher or your coach. They help us to be good citizens.

Formaldehyde, borax, salicylic acid. Today these chemicals are used in embalming fluids, cleaning supplies, and acne medications. But just over a hundred years ago, they were routinely added to all kinds of food by unregulated and unethical companies. Noted science and history writer Gail Jarrow introduces listeners to the relentless work of U.S. government chemist Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley, who mounted a thirty-year campaign to protect consumers from harmful food and drugs. As part of his research, he tested food additives by serving them to a squad of volunteers—the poison eaters.

What does a city mayor do? Learn about the duties of a city mayor and how the mayor serves people in the city. Descriptive main text, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.