Picture Books
Becoming president
Michael Rajczak
j352.23 Rajczak
Picture Books
"Becoming one of the most powerful leaders in the world is enticing, but the path to US president is a difficult one. The campaign may be years long, and financing is complicated. While running for student council president or other major student leadership position may not cost as much, preparation for the job can also be daunting. This book not only introduces readers to the process of becoming the US president, but also guides them through their own campaign."--
Let's celebrate election day
Barbara DeRubertis
j324.6 DeRubertis
Picture Books
Explores the history of voting in the United States and explains why voting is so important.
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Equality's call : the story of voting rights in America
Deborah Diesen
j324.6 Diesen
Picture Books
"A powerful look at the evolution of voting rights in the United States, from our nation's founding to the present day"--
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Vote!
Eileen Christelow
j324.6 Christelow
Picture Books
Using a campaign for mayor as an example, shows the steps involved in an election, from the candidate's speeches and rallies, to the voting booth where every vote counts, to the announcement of the winner.
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One vote, two votes, I vote, you vote
Bonnie Worth
j324.6 Worth
Picture Books
"Introduces early readers to the concept and practice of voting--with a focus on the American presidency. Learn the basic principles of democracy, how political parties are formed, why Election Day is held in early November, and much, much more"--Amazon.com.
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What is an election?
Caryn Jenner
j324.6 Jenner
Picture Books
Readers will learn about where and how democracy began and how it has developed over the years.
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Vote for me!
Ben Clanton
jE Clanton
Picture Books
"Hey, you! Yes, you with the dazzling smile! The donkey wants your vote. So does the elephant. And each will do just about anything to win your support. Brag? Sure! Flatter? Absolutely! Exaggerate, name-call, make silly promises and generally act childish? Yes, yes, yes and yes. Soon, the tension mounts, and these two quarrelsome candidates resort to slinging mud (literally) and flinging insults. And what happens when the election results are in? Well, let's just say the donkey and the elephant are in for a little surprise --- and a certain bewhiskered, third-party candidate is in for a first term." --Amazon summary
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Lillian's right to vote : a celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Jonah Winter
jE Winter
Picture Books
As an elderly woman, Lillian recalls that her great-great-grandparents were sold as slaves in front of a courthouse where only rich white men were allowed to vote, then the long fight that led to her right--and determination--to cast her ballot since the Voting Rights Act gave every American the right to vote.
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Vote for our future!
Margaret McNamara
jE Mcnamara
Picture Books
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. Creative nonfiction picture book: includes additional facts and historical details.
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Birdsong
Julie Flett
jE Flett
Read Woke, Diverse Characters, Picture Books
"When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of [nature and art]. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend?"--Publisher marketing.
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