12 Things to Know about Political Parties

Help make complex current events approachable with a timely series for middle grade students. Students get the facts on relevant topics that come straight from news headlines. Each book breaks the topic into 12 short chapters that provide a balanced understanding accessible to grades 4 and up. Loaded with stat boxes, sidebars, and ‰ÛÏThink About It‰۝ features, these nonfiction books support critical thinking skills and will encourage awareness of world issues. Politics are some of today's biggest headlines and political parties can be a hot-button issue. From conservatives to liberals, and from debates to the elections, there are a lot of facts to keep straight. Help middle-grade students get the essential information about this broad issue that affects current events. Twelve short chapters provide a balanced understanding accessible to grades 4 and up with approachable text offering insights into the history of political parties, how they play a role in the government and the electora