Books about Government
These are good books for exploring the genesis of our country and the three branches of government. Let us know if you have any ideas to add!

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America at Odds: An Introduction to American Government**	American Girl Felicity books*	And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?*	Ben and Me	Benjamin Franklin*
The Boston Tea Party*	Can't You Make Them Behave, King George?*	Coming to America*	Everyday Dress of the American Colonial Period Coloring Book*	The 4th of July Story**
George Washington*	George Washington's Mother*	A History of US : Book 3: From Colonies to Country 1735-1791	If You Lived At The Time Of The American Revolution*	If You Were There in 1776**
If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution*	Joining the Boston Tea Party* (Time-Traveling Twins)	A Kid's Guide to America's Bill of Rights**	A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution*	Oh Say, I Can't See (Time Warp Trio)
Patriots in Petticoats: Heroines of the American Revolution*	A Picture Book of George Washington*		Shh! We're Writing the Constitution	Sleds on Boston Common: A Story from the American Revolution*
		Revolutionary War On Wednesday (Magic Tree House 22)
			The Voice of the People*	We the Kids : The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States*
The Story of the American Revolution Coloring Book**	The Supreme Court*	USKids History: Book of the American Revolution
			Alexander Hamilton	Benjamin Franklin
Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams?**	Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?**	Young John Quincy**
His Excellency: George Washington	In Our Defense: The Bill of Rights in Action	John, Paul, George, & Ben	Our Constitution	The United States Constitution: What It Says, What It Means: A Hip Pocket Guide
Vote!	Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose	Symbols of America	M is for Mayflower	The Brethren
		Massachusetts (America the Beautiful Second Series)
Journey Around Boston	Massachusetts: Fun Facts & Games	Massachusetts (America the Beautiful Second Series)

*with thanks to Rachael Barlow
**listed in Home Learning Year by Year

Let us know of you have any books you'd like us to add to this list.

by Donald A. Ritchie

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