election

A history of the presidential campaign of 1948, explaining how Harry Truman managed to snatch what seemed to be a sure victory from his opponent, New York governor Thomas Dewey; and examines the impact of Henry Wallace's left-wing Progressive Party, and Strom Thurmond's right-wing States' Rights Party on the election.

In this fictional blast to the past, Gaby, Zoe, and Will witness the tie-breaking decision that led to the election of the nation's third president.

"Though many people in the United States have a basic understanding of how the general election works, there's a lot that goes into it that many voters are unfamiliar with. With the help of this accessible volume, young readers get a head start learning the ins and outs of how our leaders are elected. Colorful photographs and informative fact boxes expand on the main content, while concise text explains challenging topics and prepares readers to someday vote at the polls themselves."--Provided by publisher.

"A biography of FDR, focusing on his battle with polio and how his disease set him on the course to become president, for fans of Steve Sheinkin's political biographies"--Provided by the publisher.

"How can a candidate lose the popular vote and still become President? What is the difference between direct democracy and a democratic republic? This . . . book shows curious readers what happens after the voting polls close. As they learn about the electoral college, readers are encouraged to ask tough questions about the presidential election process. A . . . combination of U.S. history and political science, this volume uses historical events to explain abstract concepts. Fact boxes highlight important topics and offer . . . tidbits, while photographs illustrate key issues"--Amazon.com.

"James Howard Kunstler, author of The Long Emergency, which sold approximately 36K copies, returns with a new book exploring the looming collapse of the techno-industrial economy, featuring profiles of individuals who have drastically altered their lives due to financial difficulties"--.

"One of America's leading experts in cults and mind-control provides an eye-opening analysis of Trump and the indoctrination tactics he uses to build a fanatical devotion in his supporters"--.

Provides an introduction to the Electoral College, looking at the history behind it, how it works, pros and cons, and more.

In the ongoing debates surrounding the United States' voting process, few topics are as heatedly discussed as the electoral college. It was established as a safeguard for democracy, but today many fear the electoral college does just the opposite; twice in recent elections the president who won the election did not win the popular vote, and many are concerned that the electoral college has outlasted its relevance. This collection will explore the impact, significance, and history of the electoral college, providing students with a wide-ranging look at what this institution means and key ideas about its future.

Introduces the reader to United States presidential elections.