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Aug 25, 2020 | ISBN 9780593116401 | 6-9 years Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Aug 25, 2020 | ISBN 9780593116432 | 6-9 years Buy
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Aug 25, 2020 | ISBN 9780593116401 | 6-9 years
Aug 25, 2020 | ISBN 9780593116432 | 6-9 years
From campaigns to voting booths, from local elections to national races, this fun and fact-filled book–now in chapter book format!–celebrates the fundamental American idea that “we the people” get to decide who runs the show. A perfect way to start a conversation about American elections with young readers.Did you know that we have more than ninety thousand state and local governments in the US? Or that Election Day celebrations two hundred years ago featured marching bands and bonfires? How about that George Washington was our only president who ran unopposed?Elections allow adult citizens the chance to choose how our cities, states, and country are run. Even kids who can’t vote yet can make their voices heard by helping the candidates they like get votes! Our elections can seem complicated, but at their core they’re all about having a say in our own lives and future. In this fun and fact-filled chapter book, readers learn just how important being an active participant in our democracy can be through one simple message: Elections matter, and we can all play our part.This entertaining, fact-filled book, perfect for fans of the Who Was series, is a great way to talk about American elections and the fact that we all have a voice and a role to play.With full-color illustrations throughout and a timeline of American voting rights expansions and additional reading resources at the end, this book is a perfect introduction to the story of elections in America.
Praise for What’s the Big Deal About Elections:“An informative introduction to the importance of voting, and a great choice for group reading choice before election season.” —School Library Journal“An empowering choice.” —Kirkus Reviews“This latest entry into the What’s the Big Deal about . . . series is an upbeat discussion starter.” —Booklist
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