Frank Carlson Library

Presents the history, creation, and implementation of the Constitution, as well as the ways it has shaped civic life, and how it continues to secure the rights of all Americans.

A quick introduction to the U. S. Presidents using a unique reference of time.

"The Republican Party traces its origins to the mid-19th century, when it came together as a coalition of political groups. It ascended rapidly with the presidency of Abraham Lincoln, then fell into bitter disputes between moderates and radicals over the question of slavery in the wake of the Civil War. After failing to capture the White House for a long stretch of the 20th century, the party reframed its message for a new generation. This led to...

Contains an extensive view of suffrage from the Founding Fathers to the 19th Amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to today's voter suppression controversies, and explains the barriers people of color, Indigenous people, and immigrants face. -- amazon.com

"Weird But True! Know-It-All titles take the same classic branding of Weird But True and dive deeper to provide kids with a comprehensive overview of everything they need to know about a single subject, while packing in all the wacky, weird tidbits! This edition explores a complicated and timely subject: the government of the United States!"--

The current political climate has left many of us wondering how our government actually operates. Sure, we learned about it in school, but if put to the test, how many of us can correctly explain the branches of government? The history of politics? The differences and connections between local government and federal government? Enter How to Be an American. While author and illustrator Silvia Hidalgo was studying for her citizenship test, she quickly...

Each letter of the alphabet is represented by important people, ideas, and events in the history of the United States.

Introduce developing readers to biography with the story of Joe Biden, fully illustrated with digital collage to capture the interest of young children. Who is America's 46th president, Joe Biden? Read on to learn about his life, from the football field to the Senate and finally the White House. Simple sentences with supporting color illustrations will engage children who are learning to read. Glossary to build vocabulary. Inclusive illustrations...

"From its founding during the presidency of Andrew Jackson to the bitter divisions between Northern and Southern Democrats over the question of slavery and the party's failure to occupy the White House for over 20 years after the Civil War, the Democratic party has had its share of ups and downs. Yet it has always regrouped, and with the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt to four consecutive terms, it became a defining institution of 20th-century American...

"What makes the Supreme Court so supreme? Citizen Baby will consider the evidence and rule on what many consider to be the most powerful branch of government. Children and adults alike will enjoy learning about the highest court in the land in this adorable, informative board book."--