De Capua, Sarah

Photographs and text describe for young readers what it is like to serve on a jury.

Describes the process of running for a public office, including the planning and organizing of a campaign, the campaign trail, and election day.

Discusses what taxes are, why we pay taxes, and how the government spends taxes.

A brief introduction to Niagara Falls and some things to do there.

Explains what laws are, how local, state, and federal laws are made, and what citizens can do to participate in the lawmaking process.

Explains what immigration is, who may immigrate to the United States, what the process of immigration is, and how immigrants get settled in their new nation.

Describes the role of a state governor, who is qualified to become governor, how one becomes governor, and how a typical day in the life of a governor might unfold.

Photographs and simple text teach young readers what a citizen is, how people can become citizens, how to apply for naturalization, and what it takes to pass the citizenship test.

Presents a study of Korea and discusses both North and South Korea, the DMZ, traditional music and dance, religious beliefs,education, and culture.

Describes the history of the Virginia colony, including information on its earliest Native American inhabitants, European settlers, and its growth as a colonial society.