Elections: Why They Matter to You

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ISBN
978-0-531-23184-5
How can you directly impact the government? Vote! Elections are part of the foundation of our democracy. Readers learn how elections work, whether its voting on local rules or electing the President of the United States. The book also highlights why voting is so very important and how kids can become involved, even when they’re still years from casting their first vote.
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ISBN 978-0-531-23184-5
Key Features
  • Find the Truth! feature starts each book with two statements - one true and one false - which begins the inquiry process by engaging readers to think proactively
  • Inspiring openers connect the books’ topics to real-life people and events
  • Exploration of current political debates encourage readers to think critically
  • Eye-catching sidebars, back matter, and other elements introduce ways readers can be involved in civics
  • Timelines outline major events in the creation and evolution of our government
  • Political cartoons introduce readers to the role of the public and its response to government activities
  • Glossaries explain difficult terms in a way that makes them easy to understand
Fiction / Nonfiction Nonfiction
Item # 688595
Imprint Children's Press
Copyright 2020
Format Reinforced Library Binding
Trim Size 7 1/4 x 8 3/8
Pages 48
Ages 8, 9, 10
Dewey 324.60973
Grades 3 - 5
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