What Is Congress?
What Is Congress? by Jill Abramson is an illustrated book published by Penguin on May 11, 2021, featuring 112 pages in English. This work provides an overview of the United States Congress, detailing its functions and significance in a manner accessible to young readers. Through engaging narratives, Abramson explores historical events and anecdotes, such as the pre-Civil War Senate beating and the Watergate hearings, making the subject relatable and informative.
Readers will discover a blend of history and social science as they learn about the workings of Congress. The book includes 80 black-and-white illustrations and a 16-page photo insert, enhancing the learning experience. Abramson aims to inspire interest in politics and government among children, sharing intriguing facts about Congress, including the unique “candy desk” and the allowance for lawmakers to bring their dogs to work. This edition serves as a resource for young readers curious about the political landscape of the United States.
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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.
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