politics, practical

Explores how different civilizations have tackled the problems and challenges of community living from ancient times through the present, describing the leadership styles of different cultures, countries, and eras.

When Dorothy Pinkerton agrees to run for mayor of Cranberry Falls, her children, especially ten-year-old B.J., do all they can to help her win.

Discusses ways in which readers can become involved in politics even if they are not eligible to vote.

Two Girl Scouts and three old women use subtle magic to save their southwestern town from being victimized by a dishonest mayor.

A mistaken posting of age limitations sets thirteen-year-old Barnaby off and running, politically, for the school committee of his Massachusetts town.

Argues in favor of the new radical middle as a solution to the divisiveness of the two major political parties in the United States. Proposes innovative solutions to the problems of health care, corporate responsibility, and a fair draft policy should it be instituted.

Discusses the issues, primaries, candidates, personalities, and outcome of the 1992 presidential election, in a format that explains the process and the problems of presidential campaigns.

When seventh-grader Jacob Wonderbar is nominated for President of the Universe, he and his best friends Sarah, Daisy and Dexter take off for outer space to campaign and in the process suffer kidnappings, space monkeys, dirty politics, and threats to blow up the Earth.

Examines the personalities and events surrounding the world's "most exclusive club.".