Böcker av Margaret King

The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the nation. It lays out rules for electing leaders and making laws, and spells out the rights that each person has. Written in 1787, the U.S. Constitution has been amended many times. With TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction book details the creation and influence of the U.S. Constitution. This high-interest book will engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity direct students back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With text features such as a glossary, index, and table of contents, this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep students engaged in reading.

Drug overdose is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50. Addiction is a disease, not a moral failing and it affects 1 out of 8 American adults.Pregame is a young woman''s perspective of addiction in the United States. King shares her experience and observations through her personal story, the stories of others in recovery, and policy issues in the U.S. that prevent addressing addiction in a productive manner. The book speaks to the recovery community as well as politicians and lawmakers that have the authority to empower stories of survival, using them to inspire change. In this book, you''ll learn about addiction and recovery in America, including:A personal story of recoveryAn account of addiction throughout the city of PhiladelphiaInspiring stories of young people in recovery from drugs and alcoholThis book was written for those suffering or who have suffered through addiction, for those whose loved one''s have met with irreversible consequences, or for those who seek to understand the truth behind addiction and what it entails.

Learn the history of the Electoral College, how it works, and why it is controversial today with this high-interest informational text. With TIMEA(c) content and images, this book builds critical literacy skills and readies students for college and career.