voting

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.

Explains the separation of powers, roles and representatives and election day.

As an elderly woman, Lillian recalls that her great-great-grandparents were sold as slaves in front of a courthouse where only rich white men were allowed to vote, then the long fight that led to her right--and determination--to cast her ballot since the Voting Rights Act gave every American the right to vote.

"Informative text and vivid photos introduce readers to voting in elections"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to the concept of voting in an election.

"In simple rhyme, the Cat in the Hat introduces early readers to the concept and practice of voting--with a focus on the American presidency! Learn the basic principles of democracy, how political parties are formed, why Election Day is held in early November, and much, much more!"--Amazon.com.