The Right to Bear Arms
From the Series American Values and Freedoms
The Right to Bear Arms takes a close look at the issues involved in one of the most volatile debates on the rights of US citizens. This title examines the origins of the Second Amendment and how it has since affected the lives of Americans. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| BISACS | JNF038100, JNF043000 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Publisher | Abdo Publishing |
| Imprint | Essential Library |
| Series | American Values and Freedoms |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 112 |
| Lexile | 1240 |
| ISBN | 9781532113024 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2017-12-15 |
| Author | Duchess Harris, JD PhD; Rebecca Morris |
| Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Table of contents, Timeline of key events |
| Dewey | 344.730533 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
| Dimensions | 6.25 x 9.25 |
American Values and Freedoms – School Library Connection
Each title in the series addresses the historical significance of our Constitutional freedoms and the application of these freedoms since our nation’s founding. Each of the books follows the same format, providing reference aids at the end that include essential facts, additional resources, and source notes. In addition, each of the books includes discussion starters at the end of the chapter, captioned color and black and white photographs, and thought-provoking text boxes. Interspersed throughout are “perspective” pages that highlight an event through a specific lens. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards, this series offers readers an opportunity to think critically about these freedoms as they evolved through time. Glossary. Index. Timeline. Susan D. Yutzey, Retired School Librarian, Columbus, Ohio.
Recommended.