How the U.S. Government Works: A Kid's Guide to Civics

Ages 7 to 10, Grades 3 to 5

Discover everything you need to know about American democracy with this easy-to-read guide to our government!

How the U.S. Government Works is a fact-packed primer that helps kids understand the many facets of America’s federal system. Readers will learn about how the government came to be, the responsibilities of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches, and how our democracy affects their own lives today!

About the Author

SYL SOBEL is an author, attorney, journalist, filmmaker, and former federal government executive. He is the author of How the U.S. Government Works, The U.S. Constitution and You, The Bill of Rights, and Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts, and is the coauthor of Boxed Out of the NBA: Remembering the Eastern Professional Basketball League.