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Politics for Beginners

Alex Frith author Louie Stowell author Rosie Hore author Kellan Stover illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Usborne Publishing Ltd

Published:8th Feb '18

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Highly illustrated fun and easy-to-read guide to politics in the modern world.

An informative guide to political systems, elections, voting and government and issues including feminism, human rights, freedom of speech and fake news, all explained with clear text and bright, infographic style illustrations. Includes tips on how to argue and debate, a glossary, and links to specially selected websites with more information.

A highly illustrated, fun and easy-to-read guide to politics in the modern world.

An informative guide to political systems, elections, voting and government, and issues including feminism, human rights, freedom of speech and fake news, all explained with clear text and bright, infographic style illustrations.

Includes tips on how to argue and debate, a glossary, and links to specially selected websites with more information.

"Clearly explains the basic principles of decision-making and political representation."
The Guardian

"A brilliant resource for all ages, this book explores the big issues in both the political world today & political systems throughout history."
Just Imagine

"An exciting and informative book helping children understand everyday politics."
Hive, selected as Children's Book of the Month

- A Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week
- Winner of the Junior Design Awards

Clearly explains the basic principles of decision-making and political representation. * The Guardian *
A brilliant resource for all ages, this book explores the big issues in both the political world today & political systems throughout history. * Just Imagine *
An exciting and informative book helping children understand everyday politics. * Hive, selected as Children's Book of the Month *
Highly informative and very accessible. * Parents in Touch *
Essential reading for children aged nine and above and would be particularly useful for any parent, teacher, librarian etc. who has ever been asked about those sensitive issues that they may find difficult to discuss with those ever-curious youngsters. * ReadingZone *

  • Winner of SLA Information Book Award 2019
  • Winner of SLA Information Book Award 2019 (UK)
  • Winner of SLA Information Book Award 2019 (UK)
  • Winner of Junior Design Awards 2018
  • Winner of Best book of the year in the Children's humanities, society and art book section 2019

ISBN: 9781474922524

Dimensions: 244mm x 178mm x 17mm

Weight: 510g

128 pages