We the People: State and Local Government at Work explains the ins and outs of state and local governments, from detailing what a mayor and a governor do to what a ballot proposal is. Young readers will also discover how they play a key role in their community. The content of each book supports the C3 Framework for Civics as well as state elementary civics standards. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to Think, Create, Guess, and Ask Questions as they explore each topic.