"Weird but True! Know it All: US Government" from National Geographic Kids

Описание: Michael Burgan talks about “Weird but True Know-It-All: U.S. Government” on this edition of "The Kids' Bookshelf." This book contains entertaining and educational facts and trivia about the U.S. Government, including Federal, State, City, and Tribal Government. Also trivia about the White House, Monuments, and more. It's published by National Geographic Kids.

Did you know the White House contains a putting green, a bowling alley, a movie theatre, and more? Did you know that the Washington Monument was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1888? That's just two of the many fascinating facts from the book.

Michael Burgan is a historian who writes biographies and current events for younger audiences. His previous books include “Who Was Henry Ford?,” “Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?,” “The Creation of the U.S. Constitution,” and “Weird But True Know-It-All: Middle Ages.” He joins us to talk about “Weird but True Know-It-All: U.S. Government.”

I requested and was provided with a copy of the book, but this video is not sponsored.

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Here is a link to purchase a copy of “Weird but True Know-It-All: U.S. Government." - https://www.amazon.com/Weird-But-True...

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Book Description from Amazon Listing

“Weird but True Know-It-All: U.S. Government” by Michael Burgan

This guide to U.S. politics features surprising stories, hidden history, and clear explanations of how our government works—plus loads of weird but true facts!

Why is the president called the "commander-in-chief"? And did you know that during a filibuster senators can talk about whatever they want? They have read the phone book, a recipe for fried oysters, and even Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss!

In this next WBT Know-It-All, readers dive deep into the U.S. Capitol to uncover everything they need to know about our government—how things get done, who is who, and why things are the way they are.

After reading this book, kids will walk away with a wealth of practical knowledge about our government, including the roles of each branch and how things get done. From the Senate to the Supreme Court and everything in between, readers will learn if a vote in Washington, D.C., really “counts,” how the two-party system got started, how many representatives each state has and why, and more. They’ll also be wowed by a ton of weird but true information, like funny laws in some states—in one, it’s illegal to kill Bigfoot!—how members of Congress ride their own mini-subways under the Capitol, and the surprising secrets of the dollar bill!

Jam-packed with photos, illustrations, fun facts and info, the Weird But True Know-it-all series is the anything-but-boring way to boost your brain!

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