The ultimate guide to understanding politics from multi-award-winning children’s magazine The Week Junior, perfect for helping children make sense of the world around them.
In this book you will:
- Discover what power really means and how governments work
- Learn about different political systems around the world
- Understand how you can make a difference in your local area
- Explore political parties and divisive issues in a balanced way
- Find out how to get involved and make your voice heard
Who put politicians in charge? How do we organise our societies to be fair? How should we pay for schools and hospitals? And what do governments actually do anyway?! This essential guide covers everything from activism and human rights to elections and democracy, all explained in a way that's easy to understand.
This is Book 3 in the The Week Junior Series. See all The Week Junior books here.
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Catherine Brereton is a writer and editor, based in London, UK. She has written and edited more than 150 books for children on a wide range of topics from art and archaeology to robots and space.
Jane McGuinness recently completed an MA in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. Having grown up in Scotland, wildlife and nature are a key
