Our Elections

Children's Literature - Children's Literature

This well written book provides an overview of the democratic process, campaigns and elections, presidential elections, and our two party system. The last chapter discusses significant elections in U.S. history. The text is well written and concise, and complemented by a diverse selection of color and black-and-white photos. The book contains special sections about women and voting, voting machines, and third parties. Middle grade social studies classes have an excellent resource here to aid understanding of elections. However, the dated text does not mention web sites and the Internet as sources for learning about candidates and getting involved in the voting process. This book is one in the publisher's "I Know America" series. 1994, The Millbrook Press, Ages 8 to 12, $20.90 and $6.95. Reviewer: Jeanne K. Pettenati