"The nonfiction book introduces readers to voting around the world and why it matters. With photos and illustrations throughout, it challenges young people to exercise their democratic right to cast a ballot."--

"A powerful look at the evolution of voting rights in the United States, from our nation's founding to the present day"--

When election season starts, the race is on! But what do campaigns, candidates, polls, and the Electoral College have to do with voting for our nation's leaders? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher the complex electoral process and learn how to get involved in the next election.

Describes the many facets of an election--the candidates, thenational and local campaigns, the political parties, the voter, and otheraspects.

Depicts the importance of voting for American citizens, retells the history of gaining the vote for African Americans, women, and young Americans, and explains the election process.

Explains the process of electing a new president of the United States, including who can vote, what happens on Election Day, and how the candidates use television and the Internet to reach voters.

Introduces the idea of elective government and discusses theexpansion of the franchise, the types of offices that are filled by election,and the timing of elections and campaigns.

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.