voting

Women in many parts of the United States were not allowed to vote until 1920. Women's Suffrage discusses the history of women's voting rights, how women campaigned for full voting rights across the country, and how their efforts led to gains in equality for women in other areas as well.

This inspiring biography of, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, proves that with enough passion and commitment, change can occur.

"A deeply reported look inside the new conservative movement working to undermine American democracy"--Provided by publisher.

"On election night, all eyes are on the ballot tallies to see which candidates come out on top. But the actual voting process begins much earlier. Years before an election, candidates recruit supporters--voters--to work on their campaign and win support from other voters. Then political party members vote in primaries and caucuses to determine which candidates will represent their party in the general election. Finally, the general election takes place, but the voting process is not complete until members of the Electoral College cast their votes as well. Examine opposing viewpoints on some of the key issues in the election process and consider for yourself the responsibilities and challenges of voting in a US election"--From the publisher's web site.

When her grandfather registers to vote while living in segregated Mississippi, an Afro-American girl begins to understand why he insists that she attend school.

This book discusses the issues, challenges, and procedure of voting and voting right.

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.

Introduces readers to political campaigns, voting rights, and election-day processes.

Learn how Americans cast their votes and make their voicesheard in national, state, and local elections. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research,an index, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography; Glossary of key words; Index; Informative sidebars; Sources for further research; Suggested websites; Table of contents; Detailed maps.