As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something - and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do her plans...
Discusses the break-in at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. in 1972 and the events which unfolded thereafter resulting in the downfall of a president and a distrust of government.
Serving in the Army (Protecting Our Country (Powerkids)) (Protecting Our Country)
by Alix Wood
Holt McDougal United States Government: Principles in Practice Maryland
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Know Your Government S.)
by Fred Clement
Surveys the history of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, with descriptions of its structure, current function, and influence on American society.
Donald Trump (Revised) (United States President Biographies)
by Grace Hansen
Unicef (International Organizations (World Almanac Library))
by Deborah A Grahame
Term Limits for Congress (Inside Government)
by Barbara Silberdick Feinberg
Examines the historical context of and current debate on the idea of term limits for members of Congress.
Making Decisions on the Supreme Court (Civics for the Real World)
by Leona Fowler
Discusses issues surrounding various types of censorship which occur in schools including censorship of literature, courses, textbooks, and expression.
Complete Book of Presidents & States, Grades 4 - 6
by American Education Publishing
Critical Perspectives on U.S. Engagement in the Middle East (Analyzing the Issues)
by Anne C Cunningham