Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts: Understanding How Our Country Picks Its President

Ages 7 to 10, Grades 3 to 5

This fact-packed civics primer walks kids through how our country chooses its leader—from the very start of the campaign trail, all the way to inauguration day!

Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts is an easy-to-read guide that explains the step-by-step process of how a president gets elected in the United States. It uses simple language to answer complex questions like: Who can run? Who can vote? What is the electoral college? and is packed with fascinating facts about previous presidents, notable candidates, and remarkable elections in history.Includes sections like:The Rules for Electing the PresidentWhy Is There Electoral College?Third-Party CandidatesWhat If Something Happens to the President?

About the Author

SYL SOBEL is a writer, attorney, reporter, and retired director of publications for a government agency. He is the author of Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts, How the U.S. Government Works, and The U.S. Constitution and You.