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Understanding Politics and Government

By: Louie Stowell, Alex Frith, Rosie Hore

Illustrated by Kellan Stover

Series : For Beginners , Understanding

Age 10+

US$14.99

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An information packed guide to understanding the world of politics - from elections to human rights, everything kids age 10+ need to know in one book!

Politics is everywhere - it is present in all aspects of our lives no matter how old we are.

This book provides a kid-friendly introduction to the complexities of politics and government, breaking it down into simple examples alongside bright, colorful illustrations.

- The perfect way to educate kids about the world around them
- Includes information on voting and government, and issues including feminism, human rights, freedom of speech and fake news
- Cartoons, comic strips and diagrams offer simple explanations of big ideas
- Ideal for enriching the inquisitive minds of the next generation
- Includes tips on how to argue and debate, a glossary, and links to specially selected websites with more information.

Details

Extent:: 128 pages
Dimensions:: 178.2 x 244.0in
Hardback ISBN:: 9781805074779
Lexile:: 860L
Publication Date:: May 2024
Work Reference:: 04191

Author

Louie Stowell has written dozens of non-fiction and stories for Usborne, on everything from space science and coding to the human body and politics. After working as an author/editor for Usborne, she went on to be an Editorial Director at Ladybird, Penguin Random House. She is author of the bestselling Loki novels.

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Alex Frith has been writing Usborne books since 2005. His diverse output covers such titles as 'See inside Your Head', 'Stories of Thor' and 'Politics for Beginners'. He has spoken at multiple festivals about his book '100 Things to Know About Space'. Alex can be found in London.

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Rosie studied Politics and International Relations at university and then went on to write books for Usborne. She now works at the Royal Academy of Arts, editing books about art (which often end up being about politics too).

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Series

Cartoons, comic strips and diagrams offer simple explanations of big ideas.

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View series: Understanding

Awards

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SLA Information Book Award 2019

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SLA Information Book Award 2019

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SLA Information Book Award 2019

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Junior Design Awards 2018

Winner

Best book of the year in the Children's humanities, society and art book section 2019

Shortlisted

The British Book Awards 2019

Longlisted

North Somerset Teachers' Book Award 2018

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Press

An informative guide to political systems, elections, voting, and government, as well as issues ranging from feminism and human rights to freedom of speech and fake news.

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Visit Usborne Quicklinks for links to websites where you can find out more about politics, governments, elections and voting and take a virtual tour of the UK Parliament and the US White House.

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