Knowing Your Civil Rights

A True Book

by Christin Ditchfield

- One of the few civics series targeted at the elementary grade level. Most civics books are aimed at middle school or older students.
- Good introduction for 3rd to 5th graders on the basics of civics.
- Cross-curricular material includes information about American history as well as government and politics.
- Index helps readers find key subject matter quickly.
- "To Find Out More" section directs readers to other books, organizations, and web sites for further information on the subject.
- Sidebars enhance the text by providing additional facts and information.
National Standards: National Social Studies Standards Grades K-4
Power, Authority, and Governance: VI
- Identify factors that contribute to cooperation or cause disputes
- Recognize and give examples of the tensions between people's wants and needs, and concepts such as fairness, equity, and justice
Civic Ideals and Practices: X
- Identify the key ideals of the American democratic form of government
- Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizens
- Explain actions citizens can take to influence public policy decisions

Paperback

First published March 1, 2004

About the author

Christin Ditchfield (www.ChristinDitchfield.com) is the author of "What Women Should Know About Letting It Go" and 65 other books in a wide variety of genres, from educational to inspirational, fiction and nonfiction. She has also written dozens of best-selling gospel tracts, and hundreds of essays, columns, and articles for national and international magazines such as Focus on the Family, Power For Living, Sports Spectrum, and Today's Christian Woman.

For over twenty-five years, Christin has been speaking at conferences, retreats, banquets, and brunches, encouraging women who love Jesus, teaching them to walk with Him on a daily basis, so that they can experience a richer, deeper, more meaningful relationship with Him.

She hosts the internationally syndicated radio program, Take It To Heart! (www.TakeItToHeartRadio.com) and is a frequent guest on other national radio and television programs, including Family Life Today, Midday Connection, Dr. D. James Kennedy's Truths That Transform, and Live the Promise with Susie Larson.

A former preschool and elementary school teacher, Christin is also the author of many educational books and resources for children and their families, including the best-selling "A Family Guide to Narnia: Biblical Truths in C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia."

She holds a bachelors degree in Christian Leadership and a masters degree in Biblical Theology.

Christin blogs at www.ChristinDitchfield.com

Reviews

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read parts of this to my kids at the library and it lead to a healthy discussion on the subject. A great readable non-fiction text.

[Shaheen · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is practical guide book for young adult about civil rights, however, I think if someone wants to know about laws and the civil rights, this book is a great start. Clear font, perfect pictures including original photo of early history are some of its assets. Also has bold social studies civil rights vocabulary for teachers and students. It is a valuable resource for social studies lesson.