Introduces the history, importance, and procedures of the U.S. government at the local, state, and national levels.

Chet Gecko and his partner, Natalie Attired, try to find out who is sending threatening notes to Viola Fuss, candidate for student council president at Emerson Hickey Elementary School.

Explores the United States election process, discussing who can vote, the process, and national elections.

What do taxes, jury duty, and being good citizens have to do with helping our government? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers understand our responsibilities as American citizens and learn how to take active roles in our government.

Examines the factors that led to the Declaration of Independence and the conditions that resulted from it.

Documents the stories of ten real-life war heroes who served in the Afghan War, including a soldier who jumps from a helicopter on a nighttime rescue mission to save a badly wounded soldier's life.

Fourteen-year-old Zach learns he has the same special abilities as his father, who was the President's globe-trotting troubleshooter until "the Bads" killed him, and now Zach must decide whether to use his powers in the same way at the risk of his own life.