Checks and Balances: A Look at the Powers of Government (Searchlight Books)

Kowalski, Kathiann M.

ISBN 10: 076136515X ISBN 13: 9780761365150

Publisher: Lerner Pub Group, 2012

Synopsis

What are checks and balances? They are limits that keep different parts of government from having too much power. But just what are these limits? And how do they help our government run more smoothly? Read this book to find out.

About this title

Review

"This new government series is a real winner. It is easy enough for a second grader to understand the concepts, but complete enough for a fourth grader to learn a lot from the text. Each page has a captioned photograph or illustration highlighting the concept. Each book covers a different part of the government including the different branches, along with important documents and campaigning. The book on the presidency has current photos of Obama, but it also has historic photos and paintings of past presidents. The books could be used for a read-aloud since the information is short and the photos and captions will keep the reader interested." --Library Media Connection

--Journal

"With as much pep as a Sousa march, these titles delineate the hows and whys of U.S. government. Similar to Gareth Stevens's 'Know Your Government' (2009), the writing is direct and engaging. The illustrations are a compelling blend of historical photos, stock photos, and period sketches. Each image is captioned with information that supplements the text. Red and blue design elements and borders look crisp and lively against the white backgrounds. While each book stands by itself, as a whole, they emphasize the relationships between the government's many parts. All of the volumes are also available as interactive ebooks." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

--Journal

About the Author

Kathiann M. Kowalski has spent fifteen years practicing law. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Hofstra University. She received her law degree from Harvard Law School, where she was a member of the Harvard Law Review.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lerner Pub Group
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076136515X
• ISBN 13: 9780761365150
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 40