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It's a very clear, readable . . . and funny! . . . explanation of the American electoral process. - Lois Lowry, Newbery Medalist and bestselling author A must-have for every future voter to understand the process of electing leaders (from the town dog catcher to the president) in the United States. Elections are big news--in the media, in classrooms, in Iowa and New Hampshire! But do you really know how the whole process works? For the home, for the classroom, for kids and adults, for every future voter, this book explains our country's most important decision making process. With fun, full-color illustrations and humorous commentary, this book offers a balanced, thorough introduction to the principles of the American electoral process, tackling: -the founding of the republic -how the electoral college works -the formation of political parties, and the role of independent candidates -the why and how of political campaigns -what conventions and primary elections are for -how media innovations become political game-changers -examples and anecdotes from great campaigns all throughout our nation's history -how kids can use their voices, even when they're too young to vote And most importantly: Changes in our democracy start with the people, not politicians. Democracy is a conversation, and it's up to us to keep talking!

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It's a very clear, readable . . . and funny! . . . explanation of the American electoral process. - Lois Lowry, Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Anyone who needs a clear explanation of how a candidate can get the most popular votes and still lose the election should read See How They Run. - Washington Post How can a candidate get the most votes but lose the election? What's a hanging chad? These and other mysteries of the political process cheekily explained here. - People This overview of the election process is loaded with facts that'll tickle children pink-or red, white, and blue. - Parenting This witty Schoolhouse Rock-style book uses easy to understand examples to explain nearly every aspect of the voting process... It features a wealth of trivia to intrigue kids and adults alike. - New York Post Informative, entertaining, and timely, this is a fine example of how well-conceived humor can make a potentially complicated topic not only more appealing, but also more comprehensible and even inspiring. - SLJ Lively...An entertaining civics book. - Boston Globe

It's a very clear, readable . . . and funny! . . . explanation of the American electoral process. - Lois Lowry, Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Anyone who needs a clear explanation of how a candidate can get the most popular votes and still lose the election should read See How They Run. - Washington Post How can a candidate get the most votes but lose the election? What's a hanging chad? These and other mysteries of the political process cheekily explained here. - People This overview of the election process is loaded with facts that'll tickle children pink-or red, white, and blue. - Parenting This witty Schoolhouse Rock -style book uses easy to understand examples to explain nearly every aspect of the voting process... It features a wealth of trivia to intrigue kids and adults alike. - New York Post Informative, entertaining, and timely, this is a fine example of how well-conceived humor can make a potentially complicated topic not only more appealing, but also more comprehensible and even inspiring. - SLJ Lively...An entertaining civics book. - Boston Globe

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SUSAN E. GOODMAN is the author of more than thirty nonfiction books for children, including How Do You Burp in Space?; See How They Run: Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House;All in Just One Cookie, an ALA Notable Book; and On This Spot, a Washington Post Top Picture Book of the Year. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts. www.susangoodmanbooks.com ELWOOD H. SMITH is an illustrator and animator whose books include The Truth About Poop, GeeWhiz, Raise the Roof, and others. His work can be seen inside the Eco-bathroom at the Bronx Zoo, as well as in packages of shrinky dinks. This is his third book with Susan Goodman. He lives in upstate New York.www.elwoodsmith.com

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