Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
Available in time for the 2012 presidential election. For the home, for the classroom, for kids and adults, this is the one book every reader (and future voter) should have to understand our country's most important decision making process. Illustrations.
Brief description:
ELWOOD H. SMITH is an illustrator and animator whose books include The Truth About Poop, GeeWhiz, Raise the Roof, and others. His work can be seen inside the Eco-bathroom at the Bronx Zoo, as well as in packages of shrinky dinks. This is his third book with Susan Goodman. He lives in upstate New York. www.elwoodsmith.com
Review Quotes:
"It's a very clear, readable . . . and funny! . . . explanation of the American electoral process." --Lois Lowry, Newbery Medalist and bestselling author
"Anyone who needs a clear explanation of how a candidate can get the most popular votes and still lose the election should read See How They Run." --
Washington Post "How can a candidate get the most votes but lose the election? What's a hanging chad? These and other mysteries of the political process cheekily explained here." --
People "This overview of the election process is loaded with facts that'll tickle children pink-or red, white, and blue." --
Parenting "This witty "Schoolhouse Rock"-style book uses easy to understand examples to explain nearly every aspect of the voting process... It features a wealth of trivia to intrigue kids and adults alike." --
New York Post "Informative, entertaining, and timely, this is a fine example of how well-conceived humor can make a potentially complicated topic not only more appealing, but also more comprehensible and even inspiring." --
SLJ "Lively...An entertaining civics book." --
Boston Globe
