A satire of American politics finds a donkey and an elephant resorting to just about anything to garner votes, and after all the mud-slinging is done and the votes are tallied, they are both quite surprised by the results.
Teaches young learners about the importance voting in a democratic government. Includes color photographs, a glossary, a civics checklist on getting ready to vote, and an index.
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. A perfect way to start a conversation about American elections with young readers. Did you know that we have more than ninety thousand state and local governments in the US? Or that Election Day celebrations...
Provides facts and trivia about the United States presidents, including George Washington's false teeth, James Madison's love of ice cream, Franklin D. Roosevelt's stamp collection, and Lyndon B. Johnson's amphibious car.