You and the U.S. Government

This informative book teaches early readers about the important impact the government has on our lives. Readers will learn about taxes, the three branches of government, voting, and more through bright images and supportive text. A table of contents, glossary, and index are included to aid in helping readers better understand the content.

Author: Jennifer Prior,Jennifer Overend Prior
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Published: 09/30/2013
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.03h x 2.10w x 0.11d
ISBN: 9781433369933
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 168257 / You and the U.S. Government

About the Author

Jennifer Prior has written over 100 educational books for teachers and children, covering literacy, language arts, social studies, and early childhood education. Her instructional resources include Focused Reading Intervention, Targeted Reading Intervention, Exploring Nonfiction, Exploring Writing, and Write Time for Kids(R), as well as her textbooks Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education: Research into Practice and Environmental Print in the Classroom: Meaningful Connections for Learning to Read.
For students, she has authored children's informational books such as America's Natural Landmarks, Rocky Mountain States, and Polar Regions Through Time, along with science and social studies titles in partnership with TIME for Kids(R) and recent works like Our Grand Canyon.
Jennifer's books combine classroom-tested strategies with engaging, real-world connections. She is a former classroom teacher and has been a professor of education at Northern Arizona University for over 20 years.
Outside of writing, Jennifer enjoys creative, hands-on pursuits. She sings, cooks, crafts artisanal soaps, and makes pine needle baskets, which can be seen at the annual Flagstaff Open Studios art show. She lives in Flagstaff, AZ, with her husband, their dog Monica, and cats Mary and Chad.