Does the government really have branches? Do kids have legal rights too? What’s a ballot? It’s hard to understand all the rules, laws, and processes that keep our government running. What does it all mean? With easy-to-understand language and humorous, colourful photos, books in this series help readers decode some of the complicated systems in our nation’s government. What are our civil rights, and how are they different from our legal rights? What do gender, age, descrimination, and the U.S. Constitution have to do with our civil rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colourful photos, readers decipher our nation’s civil rights laws and learn how they protect our citizens. AGES: 9 to 12 AUTHOR: Emma Carlson Berne has written numerous historical and biographical books for children and young adults, as well as young adult fiction. SELLING POINTS:

Explains the complex topic of civic duty to readers using easy-to-understand language and graphics

Discusses how readers can get involved in their government and community
Infographics and sidebars keep the content engaging