iCivics: Everyone Pays Taxes Ebook

What are taxes? Who pays them, and what do they pay for? Students will find the answers to these essential questions and more in this engaging nonfiction reader.

Everyone Pays Taxes

• Explains how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and why taxes exist
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students interested
• Connects key themes like civic duty and democracy to students’ daily lives
• Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to help students expand their understanding of taxes

It’s important for students to understand why a book they buy at the book fair or a candy bar from the store costs more than the listed price. This teacher-approved reader describes the purpose and history of taxes in an easy-to-understand manner. With its relatable fiction story, index, meaningful images, and other features, this reader gives students a close-up look at how taxes function in society and how they change based on the needs of the people.