The author of Mesmerized delivers another fascinating glimpse into history, this time the story of two brave suffragists on a trek across America to spread the word: Votes for Women! In April 1916, Nell Richardson and Alice Burke set out from New York City in a little yellow car, embarking on a bumpy, muddy, unmapped journey ten thousand miles long. They took with them a teeny typewriter, a tiny sewing machine, a wee black kitten, and a message for...

"Unhappy with Lion, the king of the jungle, the animals hold an election to choose a new leader"--

Heidi runs for class president in this thirtieth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure! When Heidi's class needs a new president, Heidi throws her witch's hat into the ring! Now there are so many Heidi needs to do to prepare for the election. She has to make posters. She has to give a speech. And hopefully along the way she will figure out what being class president really means. Does Heidi have the magic it takes to win the vote?

Packed with facts, kids will love learning about elected leaders from around the world, from Barack Obama to Nelson Mandela, and how they came to power. With this nonfiction politics book, children will learn about where and how democracy began and how it has developed over the years. What is an Election? is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to learn to read. Developing a lifelong...

Both Froggy and Frogilina are running for class president, and both have compelling platforms--but which candidate will voters choose?

In 1916, just four years after getting the right to vote, the women of Umatilla, Oregon band together to throw the mayor and other city officials out of office, replacing them with women.

When the princesses in Miss Prunerot's class run for president, Regina embarks on a campaign of dirty tricks.

Kitty decides to run for President of the Neighborhood Cat Association.

Ellie McDoodle is excited about starting a school newspaper and serving as editor, so when her friends and family convince her to run for class president--against her new crush, Jake--she is disappointed to have to give up the job temporarily, but is soon caught up in making posters and speeches and getting to know Jake better.

Publisher Annotation: Erin Geiger Smith presents a fascinating look into America’s voting history and motivates young people to get out the vote with this inspiring, informative young readers’ edition.