Grace for President - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Grace for President write by Kelly DiPucchio. This book was released on 2018-10-04. Grace for President available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A fresh, fun, and "thought-provoking" New York Times bestseller about the American electoral college and why every vote counts from bestselling and award-winning duo Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen Pham. "Where are the girls?" When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides she wants to be the nation's first and immediately jumpstarts her political career by running in her school's mock election! The race is tougher than she expected: her popular opponent declares that he's the "best man for the job" and seems to have captured the votes of all of the class's boys. But Grace is more determined than ever. Even if she can't be the best man for the job, she can certainly try to be the best person! This timely story not only gives readers a fun introduction to the American electoral system but also teaches the value of hard work, courage, independent thought -- and offers an inspiring example of how to choose our leaders.
Grace Goes to Washington
Grace Goes to Washington - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Grace Goes to Washington write by Kelly DiPucchio. This book was released on 2019-09-04. Grace Goes to Washington available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. In this follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Grace for President, award-winning duo Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen Pham present a fun, kid-friendly introduction to the branches of American government as well as the struggle and joys that comes with being a public servant. "Who's in charge here?" When Grace learns about the three branches of the United States government, she and the rest of the student council put the lesson into practice as they debate how to spend the money from a school fund-raiser. The arguments continue as they travel to Washington, DC, for a field trip. Grace feels closer than ever to her dream of becoming president someday, but she and her classmates have a lot to learn about what it means to serve the needs of the people, especially when the people want such different things! This follow-up to bestseller Grace for President teaches how the U.S. government makes decisions and also what it takes to be a true public servant.
If I Ran for President
If I Ran for President - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook If I Ran for President write by Catherine Stier. This book was released on 2007-01-01. If I Ran for President available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Library Media Connection Editor's Choice Award Imagine starring in commercials and traveling in your own campaign bus! Or seeing your face on bumper stickers and T-shirts! If you ran for president, you would get to do these and other fun things, but you would also have to do a lot of hard work. You would study the nation's problems, tell the American people about your platform, select a running mate, and debate your opponents on live television. Finally, in November, Election Day would arrive. You would keep your fingers crossed and wait for the results—will you be the next president of the United States? A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to run for president. The entertaining yet informative text is a good conversation starter for discussions on the election process. A note about this process accompanies the story.
The President Sang Amazing Grace
The President Sang Amazing Grace - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The President Sang Amazing Grace write by Zoe Mulford. This book was released on 2020-05-19. The President Sang Amazing Grace available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This picture book about Barack Obama singing with a grieving nation after the Charleston church shooting “represents an important moment in U.S. history” (Kirkus Reviews). When nine people were killed in a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015, the nation grieved as one, and when President Barack Obama sang “Amazing Grace” during his eulogy for Reverend Clementa Pinckney, it was acknowledged as one of the most powerful moments of his presidency. Singer/songwriter Zoe Mulford was so moved that she wrote the song “The President Sang Amazing Grace,” which was sung by Joan Baez and illustrated by filmmaker and painter Jeff Scher for a video that has been viewed countless times. This book presents the lyrics to the song, Scher’s paintings, excerpts from Obama’s eulogy, biographies of those who were killed, historical context, and sheet music.
If I Were President
If I Were President - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook If I Were President write by Catherine Stier. This book was released on 1999-01-01. If I Were President available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 2000 SSLI Honor Book-Social Studies (Grades K-6) IRA Los Angeles' 100 Best Books A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to be president. Imagine living in the White House, a mansion where you wouldn't have to leave home to go bowling or see a movie! Imagine a chef to cook anything you like. "Two desserts, Madam President? No problem!" If you were president, there would be a lot of work to do too. You would be in charge of the armed forces, give important speeches, and work with Congress to create laws for the whole country!
