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Answering Kids’ Big Questions about Politics with the Self-Evident Truth Series 📚
Election season is at its height, and kids are full of questions—about government, politics, and the history behind it all. It’s the perfect time to turn that curiosity into a meaningful learning opportunity.
We’re proud to offer The Self-Evident Truth Series by Michael Clay Thompson, a trilogy of books designed to expand students’ understanding of the power of words in our democracy. This powerful collection of study books examines the most significant statements on equality in American history and gives students a chance to explore how language—grammar, vocabulary, and poetic devices—has been used to shape the country’s most influential documents and speeches.
📖 The Self-Evident Truth Series
by Michael Clay Thompson
Student Ages: 10-18
Price: $15 per book (instructor manuals sold separately)Highlights of the series:
✨ Deepens students’ understanding of American history and culture
✨ Bridges English, social studies, and history lessons seamlessly
✨ Shows how language shapes ideas and ideals
✨ Examines the statements that shaped the country through the “magic lens” of grammar and word choice
Books in this series:
Jefferson’s Truths
In this book, renowned curriculum author Michael Clay Thompson examines the Declaration of Independence, showing how Thomas Jefferson used language to announce the American Revolution with powerful grammar and vocabulary.
Lincoln’s Ten Sentences
Michael explores the Gettysburg Address, a statement of a mere ten sentences, analyzing Abraham Lincoln’s poetic use of sound, repetition, and precise grammar to deliver a profound message.
Free at Last: The Language of Dr. King’s Dream
This book dives into Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, breaking down the poetry, grammar, and vocabulary that helped to define America’s modern commitment to equality.
Each student book also has a companion instructor manual available for purchase separately, designed to guide parents and teachers in facilitating deeper discussions and understanding.
This election season, give your child the opportunity to explore these monumental ideas through the lens of language and history. The Self-Evident Truth Series not only will answer their big questions but also will show them the power of well-crafted words.