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    Ask a Judge
    Ask a Judge
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    Ask a Judge

    By Christy Mihaly

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    GRADES 1–4: Elementary-aged readers will explore the role of a judge in this 24-page nonfiction social studies book! An easy-to-read Q&A format provides basic information about a judge's job, authority, and everyday functions.

    GOVERNMENT BOOK FOR KIDS: Judges have important roles in federal, state, and local governments. They can make a big difference in shaping our laws and our communities. What are the different kinds of judges? What do judges do all day? This nonfiction introduction to government answers these questions and more!

    INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with facts and photos about some of the most prominent roles in government. Comprehension questions and activities encourage further exploration on the topic.

    BENEFITS: In this low-level nonfiction reader, maximum information is delivered with minimal text to engage and support early readers. Vivid photos support the text and appeal to young learners. Each book in this series supports C3 Social Studies standards for grades 1 to 4.

    WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are “learning to read” and “reading to learn"!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCarson-Dellosa Publishing
    Release dateDec 17, 2019
    ISBN9781731633514
    Ask a Judge
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    Christy Mihaly

    Christy Mihaly wrote Free for You and Me: What Our First Amendment Means, and has written more than 25 other children’s books. Her 2020 educational civics series won Junior Library Guild gold standard designations. A former lawyer, Christy lives and writes in Vermont.

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