Henry C. Northam 
Civil Government for Common Schools 
Prepared as a Manual for Public Instruction in the State of New York

This is an 1878 handbook for children to learn about the United States‘ politics and government focusing mainly on New York. It includes information on the elections, duties, and salaries of all important officers, from the school trustee to the President of the United States and much more. It aimed to give students practical knowledge on how that government is exercised in their town.