America is Good

Stephen Anderton Jones

	Format	ISBN	Price
	Color (8.5x8.5)	9781434363213	$

America is Good teaches children as young as 7, what they need to know to be good American citizens. It factually covers the story of America from it's beginning to 2007 and even speaks of America's future. It reinforces pride in America for readers of all ages.

The book uses pictures and diagrams to teach civics and simplified concepts to young children and newly literate readers. It is a great teaching tool. While good for everyone, it is ideal for those who have difficulties reading and/or understanding concepts.

Topics covered include: The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, government, WWII & the attack on 9/11/2001.

Concepts covered include: Justice, Influence, expression, respect, honor, Liberty & Capitalism.

It is endorsed by the Autism Society of North Carolina. I am retired, and live in Hendersonville, NC. Though never diagnosed, as a young child I had behavior problems similar to someone with Autism. I will donate a portion of book sale profits to help kids with Autism.

I was born in Indianapolis, in 1942. About 2 years later, I got a severe case of Chicken Pox. When I recovered, I was no longer walking or talking, and would smash my favorite toy whenever I got mad. I was seen by many different doctors, had many clinical tests, and stayed in a “Home for problem kids” for over a year. There were lots of different diagnoses, none of which could be verified. I eventually started walking again. Over 18 months later at about age 4, I finally started talking again.

I struggled in school and had difficulties emotionally and socially. Thanks to my wonderful family and environment, I progressed through school, but was usually unhappy, and often depressed. I tried college, but flunked out. After passing a special summer tech education program, I got a job with the state of Indiana.

In early 1966, I met a 19 year old girl, and married her two months later. She gave me an emotional stability I had never known before. We had two children. Then with a private firm, I worked my way up to doing engineering work and heading projects designing A/C systems for buildings. I put my wife through school and she became an RN. Our children would become happy adults. We eventually wound up with five terrific grandkids.

I would retire, and then be told by my doctor that I have symptoms of Asperger’s Syndrome. Despite my mental deficiencies, I feel blessed. I am content to be with family and grandkids, write, and do volunteer work.

(Part 1 - Explorers / first part of page 1)

A long, long time ago, where you live now was only trees and grasses. The only people on all of this land were Indians. There were no towns or farms, as we know them. It was like that for many, many, years. The towns and farms were far, far away, in other lands.

(Part 4 - The Constitution / first part of page 13)

We all need rules. Laws are written rules. Rules and laws control actions and often settle arguments. They often guide people in how to act. Like one law uses a "speed limit" sign to tell people how fast a car may be driven.

Before 1776, all countries were led by Kings and Queens. They were not chosen by the people, but forced on them. Kings and Queens were the government. They led armies, wrote laws, settled arguments, and punished people. But in America, many leaders are chosen by the people to do all of that.

(Part 7 - Justice / first part of page 26)

When people do not obey a law they must face Justice. That means someone must say, or decide, what happens. In other countries that was a King, or King-like leader. They were the government, and punished those who did wrong.

But in America, Constitutional Amendments told of a new way to determine Justice.