politics

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See how they run

campaign dreams, election schemes, and the race to the White House
Provides a short history of Democracy, explains the process by which presidential campaigns are conducted, and discusses why citizens should exercise their right to vote.

Fake mustache

or, how Jodie O'Rodeo and her wonder horse (and some nerdy guy) saved the U.S. Presidential election from a mad genius criminal mastermind
2013
Lenny Flem Jr. is the only one standing between his evil-genius best friend, Casper, and world domination as Casper uses a spectacularly convincing fake mustache and the ability to hypnotize to rob banks, amass a vast fortune, and run for president.

Political campaigns, candidates & debates (1787-2017)

Examines a collection of sixty-four primary source documents pertaining to political campaigns, candidates, and debates ranging from 1787 to today. Features campaign speeches, inaugural addresses, political debates, letters, pamphlets, and congressional reports. Offers in-depth analysis and historical context for each document, and includes a chronology and online resources.

Electing leaders

2017
Describes the election process from start to finish, as well as the skills and qualifications needed by a successful candidate for office.

Coping with political disagreements among friends and family

A book for teens about navigating political disagreements with loved ones.

Who do people vote for?

Explains how citizens of the United States choose a candidate to vote for, and why that choice matters.

TV shapes presidential politics in the Kennedy-Nixon debates

an augmented reading experience
2019
"Historical photographs combined with . . . narration bring the story of the Nixon-Kennedy presidential debates to life. Readers will learn just how much effect seeing the debates had on the results of the election and how they changed presidential campaigning"--Provided by publisher.
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Barack Obama

people's president : the campaign that changed history
2009
Chronicles Barack Obama's political campaign from the 2008 Democratic Primary through the presidential election; and discusses the grassroots efforts, the use of Web technologies by Obama and his supporters, and other topics.

Homeland

When Marcus, once called M1k3y, receives a thumbdrive containing evidence of corporate and governmental treachery, his job, fame, family, and well-being, as well as his reform-minded employer's election campaign, are all endangered.

Jada Jones. Class act. BOOK 2

2017
"Jada's campaign for class representative leads to rumors about her fear of public speaking, the pressure to make promises she cannot keep, and conflict between friends"--OCLC.
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