Grace Goes to Washington
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Illustrated by LeUyen Pham
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"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.
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.
Series:
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Praise for Grace for President:Rise/Amelia Bloomer Project Book List
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"Thought-provoking and timely..."School Library Journal
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"Explaining the electoral system to adults isn't easy, but [DiPucchio and Pham] make it understandable to kids."Booklist
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"A timely, well‑constructed explanation brought down to a level anyone can comprehend."Kirkus
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"DiPucchio...delivers a lively and well‑timed lesson on the electoral system."Publishers Weekly
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"...the book delivers lessons on electoral votes, polls, and the reason every vote counts."The New York Times
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Praise for Grace Goes to Washington:
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"A layered story with educational and entertainment appeal."Kirkus
- On Sale
- Sep 3, 2019
- Page Count
- 40 pages
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-13
- 9781368024334
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Praise
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Praise for Grace for President:Rise/Amelia Bloomer Project Book List
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“Thought-provoking and timely…”School Library Journal
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"Explaining the electoral system to adults isn't easy, but [DiPucchio and Pham] make it understandable to kids."Booklist
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"A timely, well‑constructed explanation brought down to a level anyone can comprehend."Kirkus
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"DiPucchio…delivers a lively and well‑timed lesson on the electoral system."Publishers Weekly
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“…the book delivers lessons on electoral votes, polls, and the reason every vote counts.”The New York Times
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Praise for Grace Goes to Washington:
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"A layered story with educational and entertainment appeal."Kirkus