Paying Taxes (True Books: Civics) [Paperback]

Sarah E. De Capua (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: True Books: Civics

Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5-The first book defines what a citizen is and gives an overview of the process of becoming one. The second book describes different types of taxes, why they are paid, and what services they support. Each title is illustrated with clear, captioned photographs that emphasize points made in the text. Historical references are illustrated with archival images. Both texts are written in a clear, concise, straightforward style. Other titles about these topics are written on higher reading levels with increased complexity. These books will serve as resources for units about local, state, and federal government. ESL teachers and adults providing education and assistance to immigrants may find them valuable as well.
Janie Schomberg, Leal Elementary School, Urbana, IL
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

From Booklist

Reviewed with Sarah De Capua's Becoming a Citizen.

Gr. 2-5. Two new titles in the True Books--Civics series inform children about civic duties. Becoming a Citizen explains the requirements for U.S. citizenship and the procedures immigrants must follow in order to become naturalized. De Capua describes the official paperwork, offers sample questions from the citizenship test, and depicts the ceremony honoring new citizens. Paying Taxes defines the various kinds of taxes levied by governments, clarifies what they are used for, and offers a brief history of taxation in America. No mention is made of tax forms and their complexities or of the role of tax professionals. Both titles feature large print, short chapters, and frequent, captioned full-color illustrations; each has a list of resources (including Web sites) and a glossary. Of the two, Citizen is probably more useful, especially in communities with high immigrant populations, but both books will serve report writers. Other titles in the series are listed in the Series Roundup in this issue. Kay Weisman
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT) (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516273671
• ISBN-13: 978-0516273679
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 7.2 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,325,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.