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The students of Stanton Elementary School, which is a polling place, find out all they can about voting and then encourage everyone in their neighborhoods to cast their ballots. Creative nonfiction picture book: includes additional facts and historical details.
4) Vote!
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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.
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This new series is a great resource for introducing readers to key aspects of our government - just in time for the 28 election. Readers will learn about the importance of laws, the duties of our leaders, the election process, and the rights and responsibilities shared by all Americans. The series uses easy-to-understand language to explain important concepts that are closely tied to the social studies curriculum.
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Explains the role of the Legislative Branch within the U.S. government and describes the purposes it fulfills. Demonstrates the Legislative Branch in action in real-world situations and includes photographs, illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.
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Readers discover how we select our countrys leaders and answers to many other questions. They also learn about the democratic process in a way that is both educational and engaging, discovering through accessible text the importance of voting and how elections work.
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"Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of seventeen for speaking out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked by a powerful group in Pakistan who wanted women to remain in the shadows. She continues to fight for women's rights and free education for children all over the world"--
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Learn about laws and law making processes. Plus answers to questions about laws, why laws are in place, who makes laws, and how laws are written and passed, will be answered. Also explain the purpose of laws, with special attention given to how a bill proceeds through Congress to become a law.
20) Nelson Mandela
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Discusses the life of Nelson Mandela, who before he was South Africas first black president was an activist who opposed apartheid.