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Now that you know what your basic needs are, it is time to acknowledge the role of family and society in meeting these needs. This book explains how food, clothing and shelter are materialized. It also talks about the origins of money and how it is made by working. Finally, it will touch on how to budget and spend money wisely.
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A nation has three types of regions: the rural, suburban and urban. Each of these types of communities will be discussed and categorized in the pages of this book. In particular, their features related to size, density and grasslands. Additional information include the differences in housing, culture, jobs, populations and transportation too. Soon, your child should be able to identify the type of community he/she is in.
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How do archaeologists glean information of the past through artifacts and ruins? Archaeologist is a wonderful area of study that is rich with facts and fallacies to disprove. By reading this book on social studies, your child will begin to think like an archaeologist. Maybe in the near future, your child can be an actual archaeologist. Get a copy today.
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There are certain things that you can't live without, such as food, clothing and shelter. These are called the basic necessities of life and without these, you would not survive. The purpose of this book is to emphasize these basic needs in the hopes of empowering young readers to advocate for a better quality of life.
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Because this book is inline with fifth grade curriculum, you know that whatever knowledge your child absorbs will be directly reflected in his/her academic performance. This educational book talks about archaeologists - what they do and the tools they use. It also discusses the kind of information archaeologists can gather from artifacts and ruins. Get a copy now.
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In the modern world, going from one place to another is easy. A quick search on Google will already show you the way. However, it pays to know how to use the traditional geographic tools like maps, atlases and globe. Use the information to locate cities, continents and oceans too. Get your child familiar with geographic terms while learning the his/her way around the world. Grab a copy today.
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In another Baby Professor book, you would have learned about your national government. In this book, you are going to learn about your local government. Subtopics will include a discussion on the branches and roles of your local government and how they differ to the federal government. Get a copy today!
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Here's a book on social studies that will allow your sixth grader to better understand what a political party, in particular, what the US political party system is. In addition to the definition, your child will also learn about the different functions of political parties. Another point of discussion is how the US party system is organized.
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Archaeologists are scientists who study the past human cultures through their artifacts. This book serves as an introduction to archaeology. It covers a brief definition of what archaeology is and what archaeologists do. In chapter two, you will read about some of the tools used in archaeology while chapter three teaches you about some of the methods to unearth and study past civilization. Would you want to be an archaeologist?
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Use this book to understand your duties as a private person and a citizen of your country. What is the difference between your private and civic life? What can you do to help your community and contribute to the development of your town and region? How can you perform your duties as a citizen while keeping your private life? Read this book to come up with a plan soon.
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In this book, you will read about the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. You will begin with the identification of Mount Olympus as the home of the gods and the description of Aphrodite, Hermes, Poseidon, Zeus and Apollo. Next, you will describe the roles of Ares, Athena, Artemis and Demeter. What do each of these gods and goddesses symbolize? Start reading today.
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The United States Constitution includes checks and balances, veto power and the ability to amend. In this book, you will read about these safeguards, including why they were put into place and in what circumstances they can be tapped into. Learn more about how the Constitution shapes the government and protects your rights as a citizen. Grab a copy and start reading today.
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The Chinese have always been innovative. In fact, their ancestors can be credited for major historical discoveries that forever changed the course of history. Among these discoveries were the compass, the manufacture of paper, gunpowder, tea, and woodblock printing. Read more about the treasures of Ancient China.
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This is a very difficult subject to tackle, but it should be discussed nonetheless. Because it is by knowing the historical details of the Apartheid that happened in South Africa that the youth of today will begin to truly appreciate equality. This book will provide the most significant facts but it will be up to you and your child to pick the values from the truth. Secure a copy today!
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If an American President is not able to complete his/her term, what happens? Who will take over the responsibility of presiding over national and international affairs? Can a President give away his/her presidency to a friend? In this book, you will read about how presidential successions work. There will also be examples taken from history to verify that such succession works.
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Becoming a US citizen is no walk in the park. It comes with responsibilities that you are expected to do and/or follow. But what are these responsibilities? What are your roles? What are your rights as laid out in the Bill of Rights? Do you have to wait to be an adult to become a responsible citizen, or can you start now? All these and more will be discussed in this book for fifth graders.
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The US government is divided into three branches, and these are the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary. Each of these branches perform specific functions to protect the constitution. In this book, you will study the three branches of government, their tasks and responsibilities and importance too. Read how each complements the others.
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Today, Pompeii is a place of archaeological wonder. It is littered with bodies of humans in casts, locked in their final pose prior to death. Let's review how Pompeii came to be a museum of people buried alive. What happened centuries ago? What did archaeologist find out about Pompeii? Know the answers, and more, in this book today!
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Let's go to Scandinavia through the pictures painted by the words used in this book of social studies. Using a map, teach your child to locate where Scandinavia is. Also learn to identify the three countries that comprise it today. Studying the different countries, their traditions and locations, will open your child's eyes to international diversity. Encourage him/her to begin reading today.
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After America has gained its independence from the Britain, it now had to deal with several internal issues. One of which is to create a constitution that will serve as a set of universal laws that will help govern the new country. Read this book to understand the processes of creating the constitution, and its amendment. Also, go over the important amendments done to ensure the rights of Americans.
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