Weird But True! Know-It-All: U.S. Government

By Michael Burgan

Book Overview

The U.S. Government Comes to Life in this latest installment in the Weird But True Know-It-All series. How many congressional representatives does each state get and why? How did the two-party system get started? And what on earth is gerrymandering? After reading this book, you'll walk away with a wealth of practical knowledge about how our nation functions. You'll also be wowed and amazed by a ton of weird but true information, like which states have funny laws, how members of Congress ride their own mini subway under the Capitol, the surprising secrets of the dollar bill, and so much more!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426375271
• ISBN13: 9781426375279
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7