Children's Nonfiction Politics & Government
America Votes
How Our President Is Elected
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2005
- Category
- Politics & Government
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781553379898
- Publish Date
- Sep 2005
- List Price
- $9.95
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781553370871
- Publish Date
- Sep 2003
- List Price
- $9.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781553379881
- Publish Date
- Sep 2005
- List Price
- $16.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781553370864
- Publish Date
- Sep 2003
- List Price
- $16.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 10 to 18
- Grade: 5 to 12
Description
Kids shouldn't have to wait until they're old enough to vote to get caught up in the excitement of presidential elections! From the first primaries, through the party conventions, to the final count at the polls, the race for the presidency is a whirlwind of passionate speeches, sensational campaigns and new beginnings that every American can be a part of!
About the authors
Linda Granfield has won many awards for her non-fiction/history titles for young readers and adults including the Vicky Metcalf Award for a Body of Work. Her books include In Flanders Fields: The Story of the Poem by John McCrae, Pier 21: Gateway of Hope, Canada Votes and America Votes. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Linda Granfield's profile page
Steve Bjorkman has illustrated over seventy books for children. He lives and votes in Irvine, California.
Editorial Reviews
Solid research, a detached perspective (originally from Massachusetts, Granfield now lives in Canada), and respect for her audience provide a sound basis for the presentation, which is lightened by humorous asides and a keen sense of what will interest children.
Booklist
...making this an especially engaging and informative introduction.
School Library Journal
An appealing resource for units on the U.S. government or civics.
School Library Journal
Ink-and-watercolor illustrations add visual appeal to the straightforward text, and witty sidebars (“What a Chad, Chad Story!”) engage readers through wordplay while presenting solid information.
School Library Journal
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