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Scholastic Rookie Read-About: Civics
We Can Vote
Kids discover the process of voting. The Rookie Read about Civics series helps children become productive citizens by presenting core civic knowledge in a fun and engaging way. Each book features include critical-thinking questions; a civics in action feature that encourages kids to put what they've learned into practice; a civics checklist; glossary; and more.Is voting fair? How do elections work? In We Can Vote readers will investigate the process of voting-in their own lives and in their future-from researching choices to tallying results.
- GenresNonfictionChildrens
32 pages, Paperback
Published February 1, 2019
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May 2, 2024
Adult voters must know civics, lest we squander our right to vote, and lest we send our country into chaos. Especially before our presidential election in 2024, it's clearer to me than ever before how important it is to educate our kids. Yes, this book matters.
I like that the example of voting provided here includes a goldfish winning the vote for class pet. :)
The process of real-life voting is covered, as well. Reminds me of how proud I was to bring my toddler son with me during elections, and the same as he progressed through his first few grades of elementary school. The picture on Page 23 reminds me how important it was for me as a parent... to prepare my son better than I had been prepared, either by schooling or by my parents. (They were wonderful in many respects, just not that one.)
Far as I know, my son -- who's now 32 -- has never missed an election. As for this Goodreads reviewer, and passionate voter, for decades now... I have never missed a primary, either.
FIVE STARS for this so-important book.
I like that the example of voting provided here includes a goldfish winning the vote for class pet. :)
The process of real-life voting is covered, as well. Reminds me of how proud I was to bring my toddler son with me during elections, and the same as he progressed through his first few grades of elementary school. The picture on Page 23 reminds me how important it was for me as a parent... to prepare my son better than I had been prepared, either by schooling or by my parents. (They were wonderful in many respects, just not that one.)
Far as I know, my son -- who's now 32 -- has never missed an election. As for this Goodreads reviewer, and passionate voter, for decades now... I have never missed a primary, either.
FIVE STARS for this so-important book.
August 27, 2024
Pros: introduces the idea of voting in a kid friendly manner and explains a bit about elections.
Cons: may reinforce misconceptions about how voting in the US works. Makes it sound like what matters for the presidency is the popular vote, no mention of electoral college.
Leaves out important parts of history. It addresses when women won the right to vote, but not when non-white people did. If the book is going to bring up winning voting rights, this is a glaring omission.
Cons: may reinforce misconceptions about how voting in the US works. Makes it sound like what matters for the presidency is the popular vote, no mention of electoral college.
Leaves out important parts of history. It addresses when women won the right to vote, but not when non-white people did. If the book is going to bring up winning voting rights, this is a glaring omission.
April 9, 2019
Would be a great resource or read aloud for a voting lesson in an elementary class.
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