This title introduces readers to Barack Obama, the forty-forth and first African-American president of the United States. This engaging biography explores Obama's childhood, education, and early career. Readers learn how he overcame challenges and what inspired him to public service. The president's first term accomplishments are reviewed, from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to the elimination...

This informative yet approachable title gives students a clear Eye on Economics and encourages them to take part in the Economy in Action! With plenty of kid-friendly examples, this book explains micro and macro economic principles. Readers will learn about different economic systems that countries use to manage their economies, and the macro and micro economic activity within them. Regulatory oversight tools are also covered, as are international...