Voting and Elections

By Michael Burgan

Book Overview

This book looks at how citizens are connected to the political process, and how this gives ordinary people the ability to be involved in politics. It also examines how campaigns work and the process by which leaders make their way into power. This title will also answer questions such as, "Where does the concept of voting come from?," "How do potential leaders convince people to vote for them?," and "Has corruption ever helped someone get into office?"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432965573
• ISBN13: 9781432965570
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 11 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 11