political campaigns

After finding out there has never been a female U.S. president, Grace decides to run in her school's mock election, where she learns about the American electoral system and sets out to be the best person for the job even though her opponent, Thomas, seems to be winning all the boys' votes.

Describes the life of Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for president, have a seat on the stock exchange, own a newspaper, and speak before Congress.

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.

Simple text, graphics, and photographs describe the process of campaigning and getting elected to public office, and discusses political parties and who can run.

Describes what is involved in running a political campaign, from deciding to run for office through election night.

Relates inside stories from the 2008 U.S. Presidential election, providing insight into the personalities, events, and key issues that led to the outcome, and includes an interview with President Barack Obama.

Describes how election campaigns for the office of president of the United States have changed from the time of George Washington to the Bush vs. Kerry campaign of 2004.

Draws from newspaper articles, political cartoons, election-related documents, and Web sites to provide an indictment of the 2000 presidential election, and support for the author's contention that Al Gore, and not George W. Bush, really won the contest.