Life in Numbers: The Electoral College Contributor(s): King, Margaret (Author) |
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ISBN: 1425850138 ISBN-13: 9781425850135 Publisher: Teacher Created Materials OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government - Young Adult Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods |
Dewey: 324.63 |
LCCN: 2017055672 |
Lexile Measure: 960 |
Series: Exploring Reading |
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 5.1" W x 7.8" (0.13 lbs) 48 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Electoral College is a complex system influenced by various factors in the United States' rich history. Some of the ideas behind the Electoral College--such as ensuring that smaller states were given a vote--still apply today. However, the Electoral College has changed over the years in ways that the framers of the Constitution did not anticipate. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Electoral College with this full-color informational text that explores contemporary issues through high-interest content Packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars, and featuring TIME(c) content and images, this nonfiction book has text features such as a glossary, an index, and a table of contents to engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and reading skills. The Reader's Guide and extended Try It activity increase understanding of the material, and develop higher-order thinking. Check It Out offers print and online resources for additional reading. Keep students reading from cover to cover with this captivating text |