SHELL EDUCATION Teacher Created Materials iCivics Readers What Is an Election? Nonfiction Book

WHAT IS AN ELECTION

Learn about the process of electing government leaders! This nonfiction book explains how elections work and ways for individuals to stay involved in government. The book also includes a related fiction piece, a glossary, an extension activity, and other helpful features. Perfect for young readers, this book will show students how to be informed citizens when it comes to elections and campaigns. This 32-page full-color book describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history. It also explores essential topics such as leadership and civic duty and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore political parties, government leaders, and the structure of America's representative democracy.

Features

• Describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested
• Explores major civics topics such as representative democracy and political parties
• Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will get students excited about elections and campaigns