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See How They Run: Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House
written by Susan E. Goodman
Studio : Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
by Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
Release Date : 2008-05-13
Publisher : Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
Released : 2008-05-13
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9781599901718
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 2 reviews)
List Price : $9.95
Our Price : $6.44
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Using witty anecdotes and clear explanations, acclaimed writer Susan E. Goodman takes readers from the birth of democracy to the Electoral College; from front porch campaigning to hanging chads. It’s all here, spiced up with Elwood Smith’s witty illustrations, hilarious sidebars, photographs, and solid back matter. It’s a landslide victory: See How They Run stands above the rest as the most accessible, informative, and enjoyable election book on the market. |
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A Timely Book for the Upcoming Election |
The theme based school where I work will start with the theme of "Who Counts?" and it covers politics and elections on different levels for the children who attend our K-8 school. I picked up Susan E. Goodman's book because I was familiar with her other books, and I knew my students would love it. I just finished the book myself, and I really learned a lot about past presidents and elections. Goodman covers the 2000 election in a language that is easy for kids to access but does not simplify the situation. I also like how she addresses the different periods of time in the history of the USA when people other then while males couldn't vote. I plan on buying multiple copies of this book so that each classroom at our school can have one.
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A Must-Have for Any Citizen! |
With See How They Run: Campaign Dreams, Election Schemes, and the Race to the White House, Susan E. Goodman has again proved that a sometimes unsavory subject can be treated with humor and wonder. As in The Truth About Poop and its companion Gee Whiz! It's All About Pee, Goodman turns her inquisitive nature and journalistic pursuit of truth into a fascinating investigation, explanation and exhortation for young people, encouraging them to take part in the fabulous, fallible democracy they've been born into. Elwood H. Smith makes excellent use of his illustrative opportunities to impart ideas both jovial and informative, sometimes clarifying the sophisticated ideas in the text, other times making jokes that the average middle-schooler will certainly get.
This fascinating history, explanation and guide captivates adult minds also. How well can you explain the electoral college system, or why it exists in the first place? Goodman is committed to a view of our leaders as imperfect mortal humans, not the demigods many children's biographers make them out to be. Jefferson is outed as a negative propagandist; Harrison's foolish two hour inaugural speech during a snowstorm resulted in his lethal pneumonia. From detailing who was accorded the right to vote and when, through campaign fundraising and mudslinging, to elections of mules by an uninformed populace, Goodman makes a complex subject both alluring and accessible. Inspiring stories of what kids have done to influence politics are interwoven with fascinating anecdotes about the (so far only) men who have run for president, and those committed to helping them win. The role of media is examined, and the inclusion of a glossary, extra resources to delve into for both younger and older readers, and a detailed index help to make this a perfect reference book for any classroom.
A load of extra visual stimuli, including sidebars, wish lists, Benjamin Franklin quotes, and an hilarious "Presidential Facts" photo gallery add to the entertainment value of this educational tome. All in all, an invaluable addition to any American home, with or without kids.
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