At a moment of crisis over our national identity, venerated journalist Dan Rather has emerged as a voice of reason and integrity, reflecting onand writing passionately aboutwhat it means to be an American. Now, with this collection of original essays, he reminds us of the principles upon which the United States was founded. Looking at the freedoms that define us, from the vote to the press; the values that have transformed us, from empathy to inclusion...

"Citizenship is a like the air we breathe; it's all around us but often goes unnoticed. That is not a historically ordinary situation. Citizenship was once an exceptional status, a kind of aristocracy of the ancient world in which freedom and political voice were not taken for granted. Even as the nation-state emerged as the primary form of human association, citizenship remained an anomalous status, reserved for the few who were privileged as such...

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces good citizenship to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"The oldest question in political philosophy is simple: What is the best way to organize society? The question used to occupy legal scholar C. L. Skach, too, whose answer was found in crafting good constitutions, until her participation in helping to do so, including in Iraq in 2009, led her to step back from law as the answer. As she argues instead in How to Be a Citizen, the good life in society shouldn't come as an imposition through law but should...

Presents a discussion of the value of honesty, examining topics such as why trust is important, why lying is hurtful, why one should not cheat, and what to do when a lost item is found.

Even though they have all come to school in holey clothes, Marvin and his third grade class manage to impress their surprise visitor--the President of the United States.

"For a green card holder, taking the next step to U.S. citizenship offers a host of benefits. But the application process itself can be long and confusing. With Becoming a U.S. Citizen, you can save months, or even years. Best of all, you'll know that you are taking each needed step in the most efficient way. Becoming a U.S. Citizen also shows how you may be able to take advantage of special benefits and procedures if you have a disability, are in...

Everything candidates need to know to take and pass the United States Citizenship Exam and become a U.S. citizen!

"What is a citizen? How does someone become a citizen? What does it mean to be a responsible citizen? Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the key concepts of how to be a good citizen in their communities."-- provided by publisher.

"... Portrait of the newest Americans, immigrants from all over the globe who are living all across the country, filled with their own voices."-- From a veteran broadcaster and historian comes a richly reported portrait of the newest Americans, immigrants from all over the globe who are living all across the country, filled with their own voices. We are a nation of immigrants, never more than now. In recent decades, the numbers have skyrocketed,...