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"A moving, hopeful, and refreshingly candid memoir by the husband of former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg about growing up gay in his small Midwestern town, his relationship with Pete, and his hope for America's future. Throughout the past year, teacher Chasten Glezman Buttigieg has emerged on the national stage, having left his classroom in South Bend, Indiana, to travel cross-country in support of his husband, former mayor Pete...
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PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"The Electoral College is the body of people who elect the president and vice president of the United States. Many U.S. citizens are confused by this system, which dates back to the creation of the U.S. Constitution. When citizens vote for a presidential candidate, they're actually voting for an elector -- someone who will cast a vote for their state for that candidate in the Electoral College. This system is a controversial subject in American politics....
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Joe Biden grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four children. His parents always encouraged him and his siblings to be independent and strong. The family moved to Wilmington, Delaware, where at twenty-nine, Biden was elected one the youngest United States Senators ever elected. This is his story.
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Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Primaries and caucuses are some of the first steps to becoming the president of the United States. Candidates who've announced their intention to run for this important office first have to convince members of their political party (and sometimes others) that they deserve a nomination. Primaries and caucuses help political parties choose their official party candidate. In this volume, readers will learn about the history of and key parts and processes...
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Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"What does a college have to do with presidential elections? If it's the electoral college, a lot! Readers learn all about the electoral college and how it plays a part in our elections"--
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Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
"The position of president of the United States is an important one! But how does a person get elected president? First, people have to know who they are. To do that, candidates must announce their plan to run for a nomination and the presidency, and then they campaign. A perfect introduction for young readers, this book covers the details of the campaign trail, from grassroots organization to winning delegate support. Readers will learn about key...
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Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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This fascinating biography covers McCain's life, from growing up as the son of a four-star admiral to his own time at the Naval Academy, his service as a pilot, and his experience as a prisoner of war. It explores McCain's 30 years as a senator, as well as his two bids for the presidency.
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Walker & Co
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Do you know the first woman to run for president? The first woman to have a seat on the Stock Exchange? The first woman to own a newspaper? To speak before Congress? They were all Victoria Woodhull; this is her story.
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Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"Get to know Mayor Pete Buttigieg, a first-of-his-kind candidate running for a one-of-a-kind office, in Rob Sanders' inspiring picture book biography, featuring illustrations by Levi Hastings. When Pete Buttigieg announced he was running for president, he became the first openly gay candidate to run for the Democratic partys presidential nomination and the first millennial ever to pursue the office. But before the nation knew him as Mayor Pete,
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