Understanding Your Role in Elections

Does the government really have branches? Do kids have legal rights too? What’s a ballot? It’s hard to understand all the rules, laws, and processes that keep our government running. What does it all mean? With easy-to-understand language and humorous, colourful photos, books in this series help readers decode some of the complicated systems in our nation’s government. When election season starts, the race is on! But what do campaigns, candidates, polls, and the Electoral College have to do with voting for our nation’s leaders? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher the complex electoral process and learn how to get involved in the next election. AGES: 9 to 12 AUTHOR: Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than fifty books for young readers. Her book Ropes of Revolution won the 2008 Moonbeam Award for best graphic novel.
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Explains the complex topic of civic duty to readers using easy-to-understand language and graphics

Discusses how readers can get involved in their government and community
Infographics and sidebars keep the content engaging