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Author
Publisher
Zest Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 9.2 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
Every four years, coverage of the presidential elections turns into a horse-race story about who is leading, and who said what then. Fleischer explains the past, present, and future of American elections; how the election process actually works and why it matters; and how young people can become involved-- not just this year, but for years to come. -- adapted from back cover
2) Vote!
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Using a campaign for mayor as an example, shows the steps involved in an election, from the candidate's speeches and rallies, to the voting booth where every vote counts, to the announcement of the winner.
Author
Series
Peter Rena and Randi Brooks volume 3
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A breathless and highly charged political thriller: the story of a senator who is offered the VP slot by both parties' presidential nominees and then gets ominous threats."--
Author
Publisher
Forefront Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Georgia secretary of state Brad Raffensperger recounts his defense of the results of the 2020 presidential election in his state and the surrounding events, as well as discussion of events following the 2018 race for governor of Georgia.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What are elections? Why do we have them? Who can vote? Who gets elected and why? Accessible text and explanatory photos help students understand the key concepts of elections and learn why they are important in our democratic government system. Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Glossary Words Bolded within Text, Index, Photo Captions, Table of Contents.
9) Voting
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Depicts the importance of voting for American citizens, retells the history of gaining the vote for African Americans, women, and young Americans, and explains the election process.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"In this concise, lively look at the past, present, and future of voting, a journalist examines the long and continuing fight for voting equality, why so few Americans today vote, and innovative ways to educate and motivate them; included are checklists of what to do before election day to prepare to vote and encourage others."
Author
Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Fair and free elections are one of the keys to a strong democracy. Voting and Elections introduces readers to political campaigns, voting rights, and election-day processes."--Publisher's website.
12) We can vote
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Is voting fair? How do elections work? In We Can Vote readers will investigate the process of votingin their own lives and in their futurefrom researching choices to tallying results. Features include critical-thinking questions; a civics in action feature that encourages kids to put what theyve learned into practice; a civics checklist; glossary; and more."-- provided by publisher.
14) This land
Publisher
Gravitas Ventures
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
The lives of everyday Americans are examined in this fly-on-the-wall film shot on Election Day 2020 in nearly every state.
15) Electing leaders
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"In Electing Leaders, readers will learn about another side of the American government, both past and present. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia, and ask questions about current events as well as the readers' own lives. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included." -- Publisher's website.
16) Elections
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Humanix Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Final Battle exposes the real threat that Democrats pose to freedom. The rise of socialism and critical race theory, coupled with threats to the Electoral College and Senate, an independent judiciary, and the integrity of the electoral system, now threaten to destroy the traditions that bring Americans together — the heart of our democracy. Attacks on these quintessentially American customs codified by the Founding Fathers undermine the possibility...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With the next presidential election upon us, this witty, nonpartisan book will help explain the concept of voting to the youngest readers. I Voted explains the concept of choosing, individually, and as a group, from making a simple choice: "Which do you like better, apples or oranges?", to selecting a class pet, to even more complicated decisions, like electing community representatives. You may not always get want you want, but there are strategies...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Vote for me! It's election time, and campaign ads are everywhere. But what does fundraising, door knocking, and campaigning have to do with getting elected? Readers learn all about political campaigns and how they play a part in our elections"--
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