This 7-book nonfiction set teaches students about how the U.S. government works, how the U.S. became independent, important U.S. symbols, and the geography of the U.S. Engaging primary source images, high-interest text, and supporting text features help children understand events from history while building social-studies literacy. This set includes: Our Government: The Three Branches; Declaring Our Independence; You and the U.S. Government; Getting Around Town; I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag; Mapping Our Nation; Mapping Our World.