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Election 2000
Every four years the people of our country vote to elect a new president. Who will become President of the United States in 2000? Will it be Al Gore or George W. Bush? Adults often have lots to say about who should win, who will win, and why. You've probably heard some of those conversations or maybe have seen the candidates speaking on television (or perhaps even in your hometown).
But even though you cannot cast an official vote until you're 18, it's not too soon to find out more about some of our past presidents, and discover all the fine points about how campaigns are run, how votes are cast and how the winners are officially determined. Believe it or not, there are plenty of interesting (and sometimes funny) tidbits tucked in among all the historic facts.
So check out these books on the presidents, the White House and the election process. When the winner is chosen on Novemberr 7, you'll be glad to be in the know.
----- Shannon
Maughan
 LANDSLIDE!:
A Kid's Guide to the U.S. Elections (2000 Edition)
by Dan Gutman
Grosset & Dunlap
Aladdin
ISBN: 0689835914
Ages 8-10
The presidential election is just around the corner. But do you
know how the process really works? This Q&A style book will fill
you in, giving you the scoop on such queries as: How does a voting
machine work? and Who belongs to the electoral college?
 PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTIONS AND OTHER COOL FACTS
by Syl Sobel
Barron's
ISBN: 0764114387
Ages 8-10
This slim volume packs loads of information. You'll discover how
the election process works, the levels in the government's chain
of command (if something happens to the president), how campaigns
are planned and more.
GEORGE-ISMS: The 110 Rules George Washington Wrote When He Was Fourteen
--- and Lived by All His Life
by George Washington
Atheneum
ISBN: 0689840829
ALL AGES
Believe it or not, this book is adapted from text originally written
by our country's first president. Washington was inspired by a school
assignment he had at age 14, which required him to study rules of
"Civility and Decent Behaviour." He found so much meaning in those
rules that he adapted many of them to his own life and carried a
list of them with him all his life. You won't want to miss this
special book.
GHOSTS OF THE WHITE HOUSE
by Cheryl Harness
Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 0689808720
Ages 8-10
During a class trip to the White House, Sara becomes bored. But
things really get exciting when the ghost of George Washington offers
to give her a private tour of his own. Soon she's peaking into all
the rooms of the presidental mansion, and meeting the ghosts of
former presidents. Full of fun and fun facts.
SO YOU WANT TO BE PRESIDENT?
by Judith St. George
Philomel
ISBN: 0399234071
Ages 6-8
This book introduces you to our past presidents by showing you
some of their most human qualities. Through anecdotes (Did you know
that John Quincy Adams got caught skinny dipping?) and fun facts,
find out what made these men both great --- and ordinary, just like
us.
THE KID WHO RAN FOR PRESIDENT
by Dan Gutman
Scholastic
ISBN: 0590939882
Ages 8-10
Judson Moon may only be 12 years old, but that isn't stopping him from running for president. That's right --- president. With help from his best friend he launches a campaign making all kinds of promises that kids can relate to. And before long, kids everywhere are sending him contributions. Find out if he makes it to the White House in this funny story.
LIVES OF THE PRESIDENTS: Fame, Shame (and What the Neighbors Thought)
by Kathleen Krull
Harcourt
ISBN: 015200808x
Ages 8-10
re's never been more scrutiny on the office of president than in 1998. These brief biographies provide basic and also little known tidbits on the presidents through Bill Clinton. You'll discover fun-to-know facts about favorite foods, hygiene habits and family pets as well as how past presidents dealt with power, and, yes, scandal.
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