See How They Run

Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House

By Goodman, Susan Tumarkin & Smith, Elwood H.

Publishers Summary:
Using witty anecdotes and clear explanations, acclaimed writer Susan E. Goodman takes readers from the birth of democracy to the Electoral College; from front porch campaigning to hanging chads. It’s all here, spiced up with Elwood Smith’s witty illustrations, hilarious sidebars, photographs, and solid back matter. It’s a landslide victory: See How They Run stands above the rest as the most accessible, informative, and enjoyable election book on the market.

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ISBN
978-1-59990-285-2
Publisher
Bloomsbury USA Children's Books


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on June 1, 2008

Gr 4-7 A lighthearted, fact-filled look at elections in the United States. The engaging conversational narrative and funny cartoons lend appealing irreverence to a topic that can sometimes seem too dry and serious. At the same time, the book covers a lot of ground and introduces concepts and personalities in ways that readers will understand and remember. Coverage includes the electoral college, campaigning, and many other aspects of elections, noting the flaws and absurdities in our system along with the many positive aspects. The text moves ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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