The Inside Guide: U.S. Government Leaders

Government—what it is, how it works, and its many sections—is a major part of the elementary social studies curriculum. This essential series helps readers succeed in understanding six of the most powerful leadership roles in the federal government: president, vice president, senator, representative, and Supreme Court justice. They'll find out how people are elected or selected, their roles once they hold their position, and historical facts about famous Americans who have had these powerful jobs. Sidebars, fact boxes, and photographs add more information and interest in this engaging collection, which will encourage and inspire future civic leaders.

Each Book Contains:
• Important overarching social studies concepts that are broken down into accessible ideas
• Concluding discussion questions that review key ideas and promote critical thinking skills
• A graphic organizer to help support readers as they synthesize essential information

Curriculum Connections:
• Civic education, including how government works, is a critical part of elementary curricula
• History and current events are featured in the context of each topic, to help readers make connections between key concepts and real-world applications
• The rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship as it applies to readers is emphasized in the text