Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts - Softcover

Syl Sobel

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9780764147975: Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts

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ISBN 10: 0764147978 ISBN 13: 9780764147975

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2012

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Young readers will be fascinated by attention-catching facts as they read about major presidential campaigns, from George Washington's election in 1789 to Barack Obama's victory in 2008. Questions answered include: Who can run for president? ... Who can vote? ... What is the Electoral College? ... What is a third-party candidate? ... What if something happens to the president? Unusual facts kids will discover include: Which Republican president had a Democrat for his vice president? ... Who was the only U.S. President to be elected for more than two terms? Which candidates have won the popular vote but lost the election? ... Why was President Truman happy in 1948, when he read the Chicago Tribune headline that declared: "Dewey Defeats Truman"? Syl Sobel's account is d to enliven history and social studies classes, as boys and girls learn about some of the most important events in the history of presidential elections.Book Details:Format: Paperbac

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How Many of These Questions Can You Answer?

Who can run for president?

What is a third party candidate?

What if something happens to the president?

Who was the only U.S. President to be elected for more than two terms?

Name a candidate for the U.S. Presidency who won the popular vote but lost the election?

You'll find the answers to these and many more questions about the U.S. Presidency in this book. From George Washington's election in 1789 to Barack Obama's victory in 2008, all kinds of interesting events have accompanied our presidential campaigns. Here's a lively and often surprising approach to presidential history that will keep you turning the pages while it adds some fun to your social studies class.

More fascinating books on government by Syl Sobel
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The U.S. Constitution and You
How the U.S. Government Works

About the Author:

Syl Sobel, J.D., is Director, Publications & Media Division, Federal Judicial Center in Washington, D.C., and the author of several books for young readers that describe how government works.

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