elections

Explores in a comic book format the history of voting rights and elections in the United States including the early steps towards democracy during the American Revolution, the fight for women's rights, and the election of the first African American president.

In 1979, Astrid and her family struggle to adjust to life in Ghana, where her father is helping with the country's first democratic election, and where political upheaval has put them at risk.

Follows the process by which a group of students decides whether to get a goldfish or a hermit crab for the class pet.

The students of Stanton Elementary School, which is a polling place, find out all they can about voting and then encourage everyone in their neighborhoods to cast their ballots.

An introduction to elections, explaining who votes and why, how leaders are chosen, how the electoral collegeworks and more.

After agreeing to take on the responsibilities of being Peter's campaign manager during his run for class president, Claudia learns that managing is more than making colorful posters, especially when Peter's running mates begin using dishonest tactics to secure votes.

After her mother dies, sixteen-year-old Kate Quinn meets the father she did not know she had, joins his presidential campaign, falls for a rebellious boy, and when what she truly believes flies in the face of the campaign's talking points, Kate must decide what is best.

Explores the 2008 election of Barack Obama as the first African American president in the history of the United States, examining this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Barack Obama himself, his wife, Michelle, and opposing candidate John McCain.

"In this book, readers will learn about one of the important duties of active citizens. Why should we vote? Why is it a privilege? Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--.