This interesting, information-packed series taps into todays growing interest in public service. It provides a useful resource for social studies units on American government. Young readers will learn about the different levels and branches of government through simple, engaging text. The series is full of absorbing details, fascinating profiles of important leaders, and approachable explanations about how the U.S. government actually works. Each book includes irresistible sidebars and striking photographs of political leaders from the past and present.