Understanding Politics and Government
Published on 7. May 2024
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-80507-477-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
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. * Publishers Weekly *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 10 to 13 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 243 mm
Width: 179 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
513 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80507-477-9 (9781805074779)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Rosie Hore (Author)
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).
Alex Frith (Author)
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.
Louie Stowell (Author)
Louie Stowell has written dozens of non-fiction and story titles for Usborne, on everything from space science and coding to the human body and, now, politics. She is now Editorial Director at Ladybird, Penguin Random House and is currently working on four children's fantasy novels.
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).
Alex Frith (Author)
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.
Louie Stowell (Author)
Louie Stowell has written dozens of non-fiction and story titles for Usborne, on everything from space science and coding to the human body and, now, politics. She is now Editorial Director at Ladybird, Penguin Random House and is currently working on four children's fantasy novels.