{"product_id":"icivics-grade-3-leadership-responsibility-5book-set-isbn-9798330905553","title":"iCivics Grade 3: Leadership \u0026 Responsibility 5-Book Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis thoughtfully curated set of books for third-grade students explores the central themes of leadership and responsibility, guiding young readers to understand their roles in society. \u003ci\u003eAmerican Indian Leaders Today\u003c\/i\u003e introduces students to contemporary Indigenous leaders who are making significant contributions, inspiring them to appreciate diverse \u003ci\u003eThe Preamble: The Spirit of America\u003c\/i\u003e perspectives in leadership delves into the foundational principles of the United States, teaching the importance of responsibility in upholding these values. \u003ci\u003eEveryone Pays Taxes\u003c\/i\u003e explains the role of taxes in supporting community services, helping students understand their civic duties, and the impact of collective contributions\u003ci\u003e. Will You Sign My Petition?\u003c\/i\u003e Empower young readers with the knowledge of how petitions can be a powerful tool for change, encouraging them to take the initiative in their communities. Finally, \u003ci\u003eWhat Is an Election?\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive look at the election process, highlighting the responsibilities of voters and the importance of informed decision-making. Books in this set include \u003ci\u003eAmerican Indian Leaders Today, The Preamble: The Spirit of America, Everyone Pays Taxes, Will You Sign My Petition?, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e What is an Election?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | This thoughtfully curated set of books for third-grade students explores the central themes of leadership and responsibility, guiding young readers to understand their roles in society. | Multiple authors contributed to this product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDona Herweck Rice\u003c\/b\u003e is the prolific author of books, stories, and poems for children of all ages. She’s written hundreds of books and more on just about every topic under the sun, from acrobats to zucchini and everything in between. She has also written award-winning books and curriculums for educators, especially on the subjects of writing and language arts. In fact, her first publications were a series for teachers on how to teach writing in the classroom. She spearheaded the development of Write TIME for Kids, which earned the Golden Lamp award for curriculum from the Association of American Publishers. Her writing is featured heavily in such acclaimed series as Focused Phonics, Untold Stories, Fiction Readers, Nonfiction Readers, Learn and Create, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDona’s best-selling children’s title with more than 13,000 copies is \u003ci\u003eHow Plants Grow\u003c\/i\u003e, and her most recent titles include dozens of books for the Exploration Storytime series, two titles in the Curious Me!™ board book series, and \u003ci\u003eRide with Rampage\u003c\/i\u003e in partnership with the Los Angeles Rams. When Dona visits classrooms to talk about being an author, the most requested titles include \u003ci\u003eHistory’s Mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBad Guys and Gals of the Wild West\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOh, Rats!\u003c\/i\u003e––the latter being one of Dona’s particular favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDona is the creator of Cam E. Chameleon, the enchanting little reptile featured in her books \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Cam E. Chameleon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCam and Sam’s Colorful Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e. Observant readers can also find Cam singing and dancing throughout the illustrated retelling of \u003ci\u003eIf You’re Happy and You Know It\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWriting is Dona’s passion, but she also loves reading, live theater, and handmade arts and crafts, with many artists and creatives in all mediums among her extended family. Dona was a preschool and middle school teacher and is an acting coach for all ages. She lives in southern California with her husband, son, and one cute, silly, and loveable little dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLorin Driggs\u003c\/b\u003e is a children’s author who has written books on many topics, including true stories of individuals who made a positive impact on achieving freedom for all in the United States, the interesting and unique characteristics of different regions in the United States, amusement parks in America, amazing plants that survive in truly harsh conditions, and fantastic landmarks around the world. She also wrote about her own experience as a survivor of the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001. Besides being a writer, Lorin has helped create learning experiences for children and teachers involving television programs, computer-based activities, and books.\u003cbr\u003eLorin grew up in a very small town in Central Florida and moved to New York City when she was 18 years old. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English Literature from City College of the City University of New York.\u003cbr\u003eBesides writing and creating things for children and teachers, Lorin loves dogs, gardening, observing all the interesting wild animals and plants in nature, volunteering at a wild bird rescue and rehabilitation center, riding her bike, and going to live theater and the movies. She currently lives with her wife in Sarasota, Florida, but who knows where they might live next!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Teacher Created Materials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48004730421477,"sku":"NP9798330905553","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/3ac8e5b5-50b7-47cc-a01d-b1de00e28ec2.jpg?v=1762201008","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/icivics-grade-3-leadership-responsibility-5book-set-isbn-9798330905553","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}