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Recent Missouri Social Studies, Government & History Book Releases
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Missouri Government & Constitution: A Concise Survey & Study.
Updated, hardback 2006 edition. 12th grade reading level.
(NOTE: THIS BOOK IS ALSO NOW AVAILABLE WRITTEN AT
AN 8-9th GRADE READING LEVEL. SEE INFORMATION BELOW.)
This comprehensive book provides an overview of Missouri government, including a chapter on
the development of the state, an introduction to governance systems, chapters on the executive, legislative
and judicial branches, a special chapter on juvenile justice, an overview of local government, a pictorial
walking tour of Missouri’s Capital grounds, and a quick reference guide to online resources.
Each chapter includes biographies of famous politicians, numerous photographs and flowcharts,
important terms and concepts, questions, and in-and-out-of-the-classroom activities.
This book has been organized to address the Show Me Standards, MAP requirements, GLE’s and the
Outstanding Schools Act of 1993. Missouri Government & Constitution: A Concise Survey & Study is
designed to provide students with a knowledge of state and local governments, the reasons for their existence,
the purposes they serve, and how they operate. It also demonstrates how Missouri government applies to the
lives of each and every Missouri citizen.
Students using this text should, upon completion, be able to respond favorably to the Show Me
Standards pertaining to state government. This book focuses on government and political science. Other social
studies insights and findings are integrated to provide further understanding.
This book also meets Middle School and High School Grade Level Expectations for Principles of
Governance Systems. It also provides a solid foundation in the areas of Principles of Constitutional Democracy,
Elements of Geographical Study and Analysis, Relationships of Individuals and Groups to Institutions and
Traditions and Tools of Social Science Inquiry.
By Dr. Richard Dohm, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Political Science, University of Missouri-Columbia.
Student Textbook. Hardback. 256 pages. 8.5 x 11. Index, glossary, illustrations, maps,
photographs. $37.95. Catalog number MG1530. ISBN: 1-891708-25-2.
Missouri Government & Constitution: A Concise Survey & Study.
8-9th grade reading level. Updated, hardback 2007 edition.
Student Textbook. Hardback. 256 pages. 8.5 x 11. Index, glossary, illustrations, maps,
photographs. $37.95. Catalog number MG1548. ISBN: 1-891708-36-8.
Both the 8/9th grade edition and the 11/12th grade editions listed above use the following products:
Missouri Government & Constitution: Teacher’s Key Updated for 2006!
This 3-ring binder includes chapter answers, term quick reference, exams on U.S. and Missouri
Constitution, how to get a free copy of the Missouri Constitution and more. Catalog # MG1535.
ISBN: 1-891708-26-0. $14.95.
Missouri Government & Constitution: Transparency Packet Updated for 2006!
Twenty five transparencies of flowcharts of Missouri government. Includes an exam on the
Missouri Constitution. You’ll use these again and again! Some are fill-in-the-blank for class
participation. Catalog number MG1540. ISBN: 1-891708-27-9. $30.95.
Constitutional Government in Missouri: 5th Edition
High school reading level. Updated & expanded 2007 edition.
This book provides students with a brief but meaningful explanation of the major “provisions and
principles” of the Missouri Constitution. The text stresses such fundamental considerations as the political
status of Missouri within the Union, the basic powers of the state government, the constitutional organization
and procedure to carry out those powers, and the role of the Missouri citizen in the political processes. The
reader will also find in this book some explanation of the historic background and purpose for many of the
major principles that are a part of the state’s current constitution.
Includes questions & activities for each chapter, as well as an answer key in the back of the book. 96
pages. Softback. Glossary, index. 5.5 x 8.5. $12.95. Catalog number MG0500. ISBN: 1-891708-28-7.
Democracy in Action: Missouri’s Constitution and Its Government: 2nd Edition
Middle school reading level. Updated & expanded 2007 edition.
This book is designed to acquaint Missouri’s middle school and high school students with Missouri’s
constitution and government. By relating the study of basic constitutional provisions to the broader principles of
democratic government, this text provides its readers with an opportunity to better understand and appreciate
the purposes and working of the American governmental system.
The book is ideally suited for use in fulfilling the requirements of the state law, which mandates that all
students in the state must study the Missouri Constitution. Although no attempt has been made to reproduce the
entire constitution with its often detailed and complicated language, this book does identify and explain, in a
straightforward and easily understood way, the more important provisions and principles contained in that
document. Among other things, it examines the structure and organization of state government, the scope of
governmental action, the proper procedures for exercising governmental power, and the role of the people in the
governing process. This approach to the study of the Missouri Constitution should be especially helpful in
providing students with an understanding of important principles and concepts that are covered in the Basic
Essential Skills Test.
Includes questions & activities for each chapter, as well as an answer key in the back of the book. 96
pages. Softback. Glossary, index. 5.5 x 8.5. $12.95. Catalog number MG0620. ISBN: 1-891708-29-5.
Pebble Publishing, Inc. publishes books on Missouri history as well as popular guides to Missouri's outdoors,
including The Complete Katy Trail Guidebook, Exploring Missouri Wine Country, Show Me Mountain
Biking and Exploring Lewis & Clark’s Missouri. Pebble Publishing, Inc.’s Show Me Missouri series of books
are available at many local bookstores. They can also be ordered directly from the publisher, by phone, fax or
over the Internet. Missouri Gold Booksellers, a division of Pebble Publishing, Inc., offers more than 500
Missouri-related books. These are available through our online bookstore: www.pebblepublishing.com.
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Pebble Publishing Inc. & Missouri Gold Booksellers
Fax your order to (573) 698-3108
Or mail to: P.O. Box 2, Rocheport, MO 65279
Phone: (573) 698-3903
Email: pebblepublishing@gmail.com www.pebblepublishing.com