What’s the Big Deal about Elections

From campaigns to voting booths, from local elections to national races, this fun and fact-filled book--now in chapter book format!--celebrates the fundamental American idea that "we the people" get to decide who runs the show.Did you know that we have more than ninety thousand state and local governments in the US? Or that Election Day celebrations two hundred years ago featured marching bands and bonfires? How about that George Washington was our only president who ran unopposed?Elections allow adult citizens the chance to choose how our cities, states, and country are run. Even kids who can't vote yet can make their voices heard by helping the candidates they like get votes! Our elections can seem complicated, but at their core they're all about having a say in our own lives and future. In this fun and fact-filled chapter book, readers learn just how important being an active participant in our democracy can be through one simple message: Elections matter, and we can all play our part.

NEW FORMAT! Now repackaged as a chapter book, this book and series can find the perfect home with readers eager to learn the ins and outs of civic engagement.AN ODE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF ELECTIONS! We all know how important elections are-and how high voter apathy can be. This book helps a new generation understand how vital voting is, a message that is sorely needed.ELECTION YEAR! With an election coming up that is sure to feature heavily in conversations across the country, this book will help parents and teachers talk to children about what they're seeing on the news and hearing all around them.WHO WAS! This series is perect for fans of Who Was who love learning the facts behind the stories.METICULOUS RESEARCH! Throughout this series, Ruby has done an outstanding job of researching our history, providing fun facts and insights along the way.ENGAGING DRAWINGS! Matt's drawings make history come alive for readers.