Using a towns mayoral election as a model this lively introduction to votingcovers every step in the process from the start of the campaign all the way tothe vo... » 

Using a towns mayoral election as a model this lively introduction to votingcovers every step in the process from the start of the campaign all the way tothe voting booth. Theres even a recount The cast of characters includes twodogs and a cat whose questions and comments mirror those of young readersand help to explain some of an elections more confusing aspects. Told withclarity and wit in Eileen Christelows signature comicbook style and vetted byan expert in voter education this look at how we choose our leaders turns anoften daunting topic into an exciting narrative. Who would have guessed thatlearning about voting could be so much fun?A timeline of the history of voting in the United States a glossary of wordsassociated with voting a discussion of American political parties and a listof Internet resources are included. «