Serving Your Community

- One of the few civics series targeted at the elementary grade level. Most civics books are aimed at middle school or older students.- Good introduction for 3rd to 5th graders on the basics of civics.- Cross-curricular material includes information about American history as well as government and politics.- Index helps readers find key subject matter quickly.- "To Find Out More" section directs readers to other books, organizations, and web sites for further information on the subject.- Sidebars enhance the text by providing additional facts and information.National Standards: National Social Studies Standards Grades K-4Individuals, Groups, and Institutions: V- Identify examples of institutions and describes the interactions of people with institutionsPower, Authority, and Governance: VI- Recognize and give examples of the tensions between the wants and needs of individuals and groups, and concepts such as fairness, equity, and justiceCivic Ideals and Practices: X- Identify and practice selected forms of civic discussion and participation- Recognize and interpret how the common good can be strengthened through various forms of citizen action.Ditchfield, Christin is the author of 'Serving Your Community', published 2004 under ISBN 9780516279114 and ISBN 0516279114.