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We The People: An Introduction To American Government
by Thomas E. PattersonWe The People captures our vivid world and changing nature of American politics. <P><P> Its concise approach, exciting interactives and happening narrative, promotes the presentation of applicable and relatable examples challenging readers to think critically and construct meaning based on their experiences all the while develops their mindset. Students come to class prepared to lead inspiring conversations, opening a unique teaching experience to motivate.
We The People: An Introduction to American Politics
by Benjamin Ginsberg Margaret Weir Theodore J. Lowi Andrea Campbell Caroline Tolbert Robert SpitzerWith fresh insight from new co-author Andrea Campbell, We the People, Twelfth Edition, once again sets the standard for showing students how government impacts their lives and why it matters who participates. Campbell relates true, personal stories of how government affects ordinary citizens. This focus is reinforced by the book’s signature “Who Are Americans?” and “Who Participates?” features which motivate critical thinking about how Americans experience and shape politics. Learning goals ensure that students maintain consistent focus on core concepts in the text, in its companion InQuizitive learning tool, and in supporting critical-thinking exercises.
We The People: An Introduction to American Politics
by Benjamin Ginsberg Margaret Weir Andrea Campbell Caroline Tolbert Theodore LowiEmphasizing the relevance of politics and government in everyday life, We the People provides tools to help students think critically about American government and politics. The Sixth Edition has been carefully updated to reflect most recent developments, including the ongoing conflict in Iraq and the 2006 midterm elections. Complemented by a rich package of multimedia tools for instructors and students, including a new video-clip DVD, We the People is now more pedagogically effective than ever.
We The People: Foundations of American Government
by Perfection Learning CorporationNIMAC-sourced textbook
We The People: The Citizen & The Constitution (Level 3, Fourth Edition)
by Bernstein Quigley HaleWe the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, was developed in 1987 and adopted by the Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution, chaired by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, as the principal education program of the federal Constitution's bicentennial.
We The People: The Citizen & the Constitution (Third Edition)
by Center for Civic EducationLearn more about how the American government started, and what principles it operates under.
We The People: Work Together
by Catherine Clinton Sarah Bednarz Michael Hartoonian Arthur Hernandez Patricia L. Marshall Pat NickellSocial Studies textbook
We Worship: Grade 5 (Christ Our Life #2009)
by Sisters of Notre DameWritten by the Sisters of Notre Dame, the new 2009 edition of Christ Our Life, grades 1-8, continues to provide the thorough foundation of our Catholic faith that the series has been known for. In this new edition we've paid special attention to helping children turn their learned faith into a lived faith. Program features Original spiral curriculum ensures consistent progress and development Faith content is developed throughout with Scripture integrated into each lesson Four pillars of the Church-Creed, Sacraments, Commandments, and Prayer-are integrated Abundant prayer opportunities invite personal and communal prayer Catholic Social Teaching connects with real-life faith A copy of the Catholic Prayer for Catholic Families is included with each Student Book allowing parents the convenience of having traditional prayers and suggestions for everyday prayer in one handy book. Christ Our Life is found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
We the People: A Concise Introduction to American Politics (6th Edition)
by Thomas E. PattersonPatterson (government and the press, Harvard U.) introduces undergraduates to everything from the core values of governance to the subtleties of media interpretation. Updating his text to reflect significant events, Patterson delineates American political and media culture for first-timers through examples, readings, and descriptions of such topics as political power as control of policy, the rise of self-government, federalism today, civil liberties and the individual, civil tights and fairness, expressing popular will, issues v. candidates, communicating political images, the workings of congress and the presidency, the judicial arm, and what happens to the environment, education, and defense when government gets hold of them. Love it or not, at least now you will understand it.
We the People: An Introduction to American Government
by Thomas E. PattersonThis book captures our vivid world and changing nature of American politics. Its concise approach, exciting interactives and happening narrative, promotes the presentation of applicable and relatable examples challenging readers to think critically and construct meaning based on their experiences all the while develops their mindset. Students come to class prepared to lead inspiring conversations, opening a unique teaching experience to motivate.
We the People: An Introduction to American Politics
by Benjamin Ginsberg Margaret Weir Caroline J. Tolbert Theodore J. Lowi Robert J. SpitzerWe the People is the best text for showing students that politics is relevant to their lives and that political participation matters--especially in the digital age. Based on the full-length text, this low-priced, very brief text offers authoritative coverage of the core topics in American politics. New coauthor Caroline Tolbert brings expertise in political behavior to deep revisions of key chapters, and new Digital Citizens boxes highlight the role of new media in politics.
We the People: An Introduction to American Politics (Seventh Edition)
by Benjamin Ginsberg Margaret Weir Theodore J. LowiEmphasizing the relevance of politics and government in everyday life, We the People, Seventh Edition, continues to provide tools to help students think critically about American government and politics.
We the People: An Introduction to American Politics 10th Edition
by Benjamin Ginsberg Margaret Weir Caroline J. Tolbert Theodore J. LowiWe the People is ideal for showing students that politics is relevant to their lives and that their participation in politics matters. The book engages students with contemporary topics, including polarization in government and digital politics, and presents information on these topics in the text. New features and resources also teach students to be more savvy consumers of real-world political information.
We the People: An Introduction to American Politics, Ninth Edition
by Benjamin Ginsberg Margaret Weir Caroline J. Tolbert Theodore J. LowiThis new Ninth Edition shows: (i) how students are connected to government; (ii) how digital media are changing or not changing the way Americans experience politics; and (iii) why students should think critically about government and politics.
We the People: The Citizen & the Constitution, Level 2
by Charles N. Quigley John Hale Richard Stein Maria GalloNIMAC-sourced textbook
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution
by Center for Civic EducationThere are six units in this book focusing on historical and philosophical foundations of our country's ideas about constitutional government, creation of the Constitution, organizing of the national government, development of the Constitution, meaning of the various rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, expansion of rights during the last two hundred years, and finally, roles of citizens in American democracy.
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution
by Center for Civic Education StaffThe text answers the following questions: What were the Founders' basic ideas about government?, How was our Constitution written?, How did the Framers organize our government?, How does the Constitution protect your basic rights?, What are the responsibilities of citizens?
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Level 1
by Charles N. Quigley Ken Rodriguez Sandra Baker Richard SteinNIMAC-sourced textbook
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Level 2
by Center for Civic EducationMost history books tell the story of people and events of the past. This book is a history of ideas.
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, Level 3
by Center for Civic EducationMany Americans have but a slight understanding of the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the later amendments to which we pledge our allegiance. The lessons in this book are designed to give you, the next generation of American citizens, an understanding of the background, creation, and subsequent history of the unique system of government brought into being by our Constitution. At the same time, it will help you understand the principles and ideals that underlie and give meaning to the Constitution, a system of government by those governed.
We the People: The Constitution Explored and Explained
by Aura Lewis Evan Sargent“An enlightening addition to upper elementary and middle school collections for its in-depth look at the Constitution and the U.S. government.” – School Library Journal <p><p> See the U.S. Constitution in a new light with this bold, modern and accessible illustrated guide to the document that helped define democracy. <p><p> With the unprecedented events and actions that have tested the American political system over the last several years, including the violent overtaking of the U.S. Capitol Building, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the Constitution, the bedrock of U.S. politics. As part of the critical discussion of current events at school and at home, inquisitive minds will have their questions vividly answered – and new ones raised – by a mix of striking illustrations and clear, engaging text, including passages from the Constitution given in plain English. <p><p> As well as a detailed history covering the original Constitution, the Bill of Rights and all Amendments, discover how this milestone in American democracy shapes and is shaped by the world at large. We The People shows that, far from a fusty old piece of paper, the U.S. Constitution is a living, evolving rule book that is as relevant today as it has ever been. A fresh take on a monumental document, navigating in style its history and its life today. Excerpts from the Constitution are presented here in plain English to help young thinkers better understand the role it plays in everyday life. Accessible, energetic text accompanied by contemporary, powerful illustrations allows children aged 10 and older to re-think the Constitution in a totally new way. A balanced examination that does not shy away from addressing the difficulties of interpreting and adapting the Constitution for the modern world. We The People takes the Constitution out of its display case, blows off the dust and re-imagines this piece of history for the next generation.
We the People: Words from the Makers of American History
by Bethany PooreWe the People: Words from the Makers of American History is a collection of poems, songs, letters, speeches, stories, journals, documents, memoirs and articles of the history of America. Historians collected some of the recordings taken in the past events by the people who were there then and interpreted them reminding you its a real American story
We the People… A Middle School Student Text
by Center for Civic EducationThis book is not like most history books. Most history books tell the story of people and events of the past. This book is a history of ideas. It explains the most important ideas of our Constitution and tells how they were developed. It also tells about the people and events that were important in the history of these ideas.
We the Students: Supreme Court Cases For and About Students
by Jamin B. RaskinThis volume uses Supreme Court cases involving young people to teach them about the US Constitution. In each chapter, Raskin (constitutional law and the First Amendment, American U. Washington), a Maryland state senator, considers a different amendment and set of rights, describing cases about sex and censorship, school vouchers, religion in schools, discrimination, drug use, and freedom of speech and thought, for example. More information on Equal Protection and discrimination is included, and this edition has been redesigned to include new features and exercises. Recent rulings on student speech, desegregation, affirmative action, and Title IX are included, as well as new justice biographies and the opinions of dissenting justices. The book came out of the Marshall Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project, which takes law students into US public high schools to teach the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)