Women's Right to Vote

by Capstone

Overview

What's so great about democracy? Why can U.S. presidents serve only two terms? Irreverent cartoons and concise text answer these questions and more. Zoom through everything you need to know about concepts like citizenship and the branches of government. Cool facts and graphic organizers add to the fun.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429623414
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2009
Series:	Cartoon Nation
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	GN740L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Terry Collins always knew he wanted to be a writer when he grew up. A former award-winning newspaper reporter and columnist, he now writes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels for readers of all ages. He also teaches literature and creative writing, helping to inspire other lovers of the written word. Terry lives in his hometown in North Carolina with his wife, Ginny, and their devoted dog, Bosley. A lifelong reader, he has a personal library that outgrew his house years ago. Despite his wife's gentle protests over a lack of space, he believes a person can never own too many books.

Table of Contents

Don't forget to vote — Colonial times — Women speak out — The movement begins — No respect — The battle continues — The Civil War — New paths — The woman's war — Sisters reunited — The 19th amendment — Women in government.