Lori A. Johnson – författare

Through a detailed exploration of the viewpoints involved, this balanced and incisive work promotes understanding of the most divisive issues in American government today.Government and politics is an area in which there are no "right" answers, but much room for debate. Battleground: Government and Politics allows students and general readers alike to consider key political debates from all sides and to arrive at their own considered convictions, based on a firm understanding of the issues and points of view involved. This two-volume work explores dozens of the most contentious issues in contemporary life, issues that impact how our government is run today and how it will be run in the future. Each topic is examined in a balanced way, providing not only an overview of the issues involved, but an objective assessment of the stance of all sides. Readers can use these entries as thorough and solid summaries of the most contentious controversies in contemporary society, or as starting points for more in-depth research into the debates.

When was the last time you tried something new for breakfast? Star Pancake is the tale of a little boy who tried something new for breakfast and loved it! At first, the little boy didn’t know what he wanted, so his grandmother, who always fixed him breakfast, decided to prepare him an unusual meal: a Pancake shaped like a Star! The boy was unsure if he would like it, but he tried and loved it. One morning, his grandmother was too tired to make his breakfast, so both of the little boy’s parents attempted to make the pancake for him. However, they were unable to please the boy with their pancakes. Luckily, the little boy’s grandmother finally had enough energy to save the day with her Star Pancake.