What is Congress?
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Malan, David, illustrator.
NoveList Series:
Published:
New York : Penguin Workshop, [2021].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
108 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Points: 1
Lexile measure:
960L
Rating:
960L
Status:
Description
Whether Congress is in session or not, here is an enthralling overview about the branch of our government closest to average Americans.
Best-selling adult author and the first woman to become executive editor of The New York Times, Jill Abramson is a self-confessed political junkie. Now she has written the book she wishes she'd had as a young reader. Explaining clearly and concisely what exactly Congress does, this book is peppered with fascinating stories, including the bloody beating in the Senate of a lawmaker in pre-Civil War days, the Watergate hearings, and Senator Joe McCarthy's shameful "witch hunt" of Communists. Kids may start considering a career in Congress themselves when they learn fun facts, such as the special "candy desk" in the Senate, and the fact that all lawmakers can bring their dogs to work!
With 80 fun black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this latest additon to this #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.
Best-selling adult author and the first woman to become executive editor of The New York Times, Jill Abramson is a self-confessed political junkie. Now she has written the book she wishes she'd had as a young reader. Explaining clearly and concisely what exactly Congress does, this book is peppered with fascinating stories, including the bloody beating in the Senate of a lawmaker in pre-Civil War days, the Watergate hearings, and Senator Joe McCarthy's shameful "witch hunt" of Communists. Kids may start considering a career in Congress themselves when they learn fun facts, such as the special "candy desk" in the Senate, and the fact that all lawmakers can bring their dogs to work!
With 80 fun black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this latest additon to this #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Superior Juvenile Nonfiction
JUV 328.73 Ab83w (WHO/WHAT/WHERE? Series)
Available
Mar 18, 2024
More Details
Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
0593223705, 9780593223703, 0593223713, 9780593223710
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 6.7, 1 Points
Level 6.7, 1 Points
Lexile measure:
960
Notes
General Note
Nonfiction.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 108).
Description
"Explaining clearly and concisely what exactly Congress does, this book is peppered with fascinating stories, including the bloody beating in the Senate of a lawmaker in pre-Civil War days, the Watergate hearings, and Senator Joe McCarthy's shameful "witch hunt" of Communists. Kids may start considering a career in Congress themselves when they learn fun facts, such as the special "candy desk" in the Senate, and the fact that all lawmakers can bring their dogs to work!" --Amazon.com.
Target Audience
960L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,MG,6.7,1,513877
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Abramson, J., & Malan, D. (2021). What is Congress? New York, Penguin Workshop.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Abramson, Jill, 1954- and David, Malan. 2021. What Is Congress? New York, Penguin Workshop.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Abramson, Jill, 1954- and David, Malan, What Is Congress? New York, Penguin Workshop, 2021.
MLA Citation (style guide)Abramson, Jill and David Malan. What Is Congress? New York, Penguin Workshop, 2021.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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