All About Politics: How Governments Make the World Go Round (Big Questions)

All About Politics: How Governments Make the World Go Round (Big Questions)

by Dk (Author), Andrew Marr (Foreword), Andrew Marr (Foreword)

Synopsis

All About Politics with a foreword by Andrew Marr, covers all the big ideas and powerful people in politics, enabling your child to join the debate and get their voice heard. All About Politics is a straight-talking guide to how politics really work. All the political structures and ideas are covered, from ancient Greek philosophy to modern governments. Find out how different systems and beliefs have developed, the ways in which laws are made, what happens behind the scenes in parliament, and how you can get involved. Plus, it clearly explains those tricky words and definitions with bright graphics and clever illustrations that kids will love. From famous leaders to great speeches, revolutions to age-old traditions, your child will discover all about the really big political issues in the world today.

$11.84

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Publisher: DK Children
Published: 02 May 2016

ISBN 10: 0241243637
ISBN 13: 9780241243633
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
It's one of those big, informative hardbacks which Dorling Kindersley specialise in, and my daughter pounced on it eagerly -- Sarah Ebner * The School Gate (Times Online) *
Who's in charge? asks probing questions but gives a balances viewpoint, allowing children to form their own opinion. * Aldershot News and Mail *
Vote for this book! * Flipside *
Useful at home and in the classroom. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *
Here's the best book [about politics] I've encountered - a tour of politics that looks at how leaders get to lead, what voting is about and how constitutions work. * Child Education PLUS *
Author Bio
Andrew Marr is an award-winning political journalist who has interviewed some of the world's most important politicians, written five books, and presented various programmes including The History of Modern Britain.