Grade 3 Library Guide, PXES: Government

How to Build Your Own Country is an interactive and totally original learning experience that shows kids how to build their very own country from scratch. This book, the only one of its kind, offers children the expertise and advice they'll need to plant their flag in the backyard, in the bedroom or online. Kids will be amazed to discover that anyone can do it. Nation-building advice is peppered with examples of events that have shaped countries throughout history, teaching young readers about government, elections, geography and global issues. Backed up with lots of amazing examples of real micronations - some established or ruled by kids - How to Build Your Own Country promises to inspire, entertain and inform young nation-builders. Want to build your very own country from scratch? It's easy: Step 1: Stake Out Your Identity ... with a flag, money and a national anthem. Learn how to put your country's name on the map. Step 2: Run the Country ... with a government, constitution, laws and an economy. Step 3: Meet the Neighbors ... and join other nations on the big issues that face the whole world, such as poverty, global warming, security and international aid. How To Build Your Own Country is part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.

This slapstick postmodern tale is also a profound statement about dictatorship and peaceful revolution, from an award-winning author/illustrator team.

Brother and Sister are sure they know who is breaking into lockers at Bear Country School. But when it comes to finding real proof, they're in for a big surprise.  

The Ancient Greeks had them. So did the Ancient Romans. And you know what? So do we! What's that, you ask? Governments! Vote for Me explains politics to children and shows them just who is in charge around the world--from presidents and prime ministers to dictators, autocrats, and monarchs.

You Wouldn’t Want To Live Without Democracy! presents an accessible and engaging history of democracy