U.S. Government

From the secretive operations of the CIA to the high-profile decisions of the Supreme Court, ""The U.S. Government: How It Works"" set introduces readers to the major branches and key players of the federal government, the central authority of the United States. Enlivened by full-color photographs, descriptive sidebars, and a beneficial glossary, each title in this engrossing set explains how various officials, agencies, and departments operate and explores the political organizations that have grown to serve the needs of the government. In-depth yet accessible, this set is ideal for student research and meets national social studies curriculum standards.