voting

Explains democracy and its history, how a polling station works, and how votes are counted on election day.

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.

Discusses who can vote, how and where to vote, who votes and who does not, and how to vote wisely.

Examines the continuing problems with the electoral system in America, and maintains that politicians from both parties control the process through such things as location of election district boundaries, the number of voting booths at urban polling places, and English-only ballots.

Explains the importance of voting and political action to teenagers; tells young people how to make their voices heard even before they are old enough to vote; and features the stories of teens who have become involved in issues of importance to themselves and their communities.

Tired of being near the end of the alphabet, starting few words, and being governed by grammar rules, X calls for a vote on a new Alphabet Constitution, then dreams of how life would be if he became a different letter.

Photographs and text provides facts about voting for young readers.

Text and color photos introduce young readers to elections and the voting process, defining such components as candidates and political parties, explaining who can vote and when they do so, relating voting's significance, and providing a glossary and an annotated list of further resources.

Thembi and her beloved great-grandmother, who has not left the house for many years, go together to vote on the momentous day when black South Africans are allowed to vote for the first time.

A basic guide to voting and the election process in the United States.