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Highlights
- There Ought to be a Law-A Bright Day at the State Capitol is a fun, informational picture story book for ages 6-9 about how bills become laws.
- 6-12 Years
- 8.5" x 8.5" Paperback
- 54 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Law & Crime
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About the Book
There Ought to be a Law-A Bright Day at the State Capitol is a fun, informational picture storybook for ages 6-9 about how bills become laws. The illustrated story takes Eliza and Martin on a visit to the state legislature.Book Synopsis
There Ought to be a Law-A Bright Day at the State Capitol is a fun, informational picture story book for ages 6-9 about how bills become laws. The illustrated story takes Eliza and Martin on a visit to the state legislature.
- At the Capitol, in a playful, yet serious, way they create an anti-bullying bill, with a free ice cream amendment, and take it through the 12 steps required to become a law.
- Eliza and Martin learn all about the state Capitol and its workings, meeting interesting people along the way.
- The youth see the role government plays in their lives.
- The story helps Eliza and Martin think about and appreciate rules in their own home, school, and community.
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Review Quotes
"I loved the book! I wish I'd had access to this book "back in the day" when I was teaching fourth grade social studies and needed a more realistic way to explain laws and legislative processes. The day ends in a long-awaited trip to get ice cream, and the reader can almost taste the deliciousness of the treat along with the fun of learning. The mixture of messages against bullying makes for some subtle learning about the negative effects of bullying for children."
-- Dr. Patricia Anderson, Professor of Elementary
Education, East Carolina University
"The illustrations bring the characters to life. This book addresses stereotypes and
is inclusive of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and gender. It is is an
outstanding instructional resource for teaching state government and provides an
opportunity for students to brainstorm current issues that could be passed as a law
while focusing on essential government vocabulary! Well done! I am excited about
seeing this book in our classrooms!"
-- Beth Uffers, NBCT, County Teacher of the Year
"This engaging, informative book simplifies the 12-step law-making process so that
children (and adults) may understand clearly the terminology and complexities
involved in the formulation of state laws. Both Social Studies teachers and
home school parents will find this text useful, but they should be prepared to serve
ice cream after sharing with their students!"
-- Dalene Parker, Ed.D, NBCT