Bibliograph

What is Congress?, by Jill Abramson ; illustrated by David Malan

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What is Congress?, by Jill Abramson ; illustrated by David Malan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 108)

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What is Congress?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1187223403

Responsibility statement

by Jill Abramson ; illustrated by David Malan

Series statement

What is ... ?

Summary

"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!" --Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

What is congress? -- In the beginning -- Capital vs. Capitol -- How it works -- Trouble from the start -- Breaking away -- Reconstruction -- A big step backward -- Looking out for ordinary people -- Power shifts to the President -- The Red Scare -- A fairer America -- Watregate -- Dividing lines -- Timelines --Bibliography

Target audience

juvenile

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