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See How They Run: Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House

See How They Run: Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House

Current price: $12.99
Publication Date: July 3rd, 2012
Publisher:
Bloomsbury USA Childrens
ISBN:
9781599908977
Pages:
96

Description

"It's a very clear, readable . . . and funny! . . . explanation of the American electoral process." - Lois Lowry, Newbery Medalist and bestselling author

A must-have for every future voter to understand the process of electing leaders (from the town dog catcher to the president) in the United States.

Elections are big news—in the media, in classrooms, in Iowa and New Hampshire! But do you really know how the whole process works? For the home, for the classroom, for kids and adults, for every future voter, this book explains our country's most important decision making process.

With fun, full-color illustrations and humorous commentary, this book offers a balanced, thorough introduction to the principles of the American electoral process, tackling:
-the founding of the republic
-how the electoral college works
-the formation of political parties, and the role of independent candidates
-the why and how of political campaigns
-what conventions and primary elections are for
-how media innovations become political game-changers
-examples and anecdotes from great campaigns all throughout our nation's history
-how kids can use their voices, even when they're too young to vote

And most importantly: Changes in our democracy start with the people, not politicians. Democracy is a conversation, and it's up to us to keep talking!

About the Author

Susan E. Goodman is the author of more than thirty nonfiction books for children, including How Do You Burp in Space?; See How They Run: Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House;All in Just One Cookie, an ALA Notable Book; and On This Spot, a Washington Post Top Picture Book of the Year. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

Elwood Smith works and lives in Rhinebeck, New York. His retro style is admired by many. He has illustrated several books for children.

Praise for See How They Run: Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House

“It's a very clear, readable . . . and funny! . . . explanation of the American electoral process.” - Lois Lowry, Newbery Medalist and bestselling author

“Anyone who needs a clear explanation of how a candidate can get the most popular votes and still lose the election should read See How They Run.” - Washington Post

“How can a candidate get the most votes but lose the election? What's a hanging chad? These and other mysteries of the political process cheekily explained here.” - People

“This overview of the election process is loaded with facts that'll tickle children pink-or red, white, and blue.” - Parenting

“This witty "Schoolhouse Rock"-style book uses easy to understand examples to explain nearly every aspect of the voting process... It features a wealth of trivia to intrigue kids and adults alike.” - New York Post

“Informative, entertaining, and timely, this is a fine example of how well-conceived humor can make a potentially complicated topic not only more appealing, but also more comprehensible and even inspiring.” - SLJ

“Lively...An entertaining civics book.” - Boston Globe