D Is for Democracy: A Citizen's Alphabet by Elissa D. Grodin (English) Paperback

Description: D Is for Democracy by Elissa D. Grodin, Victor Juhasz Illustrated by Victor JuhaszDemocracy — America has it and it seems like many other countries want it. But what exactly is a democracy and how easy is it to maintain? Despite the banter in today's media, many Americans are still in the dark when it comes to knowing and acting upon their rights and responsibilities as citizens of a democratic society. In refreshingly candid and straight-to-the-point language author Elissa Grodin takes readers of all ages on an A-Z trip through our government's structure, from its earliest beginnings to definitions of basic components and concepts (including immigration and taxation). Engaging, disarming, and frequently thought-provoking artwork from illustrator Victor Juhasz emphasizes the magnitude of the subject. From founding fathers, first ladies, and the First Amendment to the presidential oath of office, "D is for Democracy" details the political processes, parties, and people of democracy, American-style.Elissa D. Grodin grew up in a large family in Kansas City, Missouri, and was fifteen years old when she started to write short stories. While living in London in the late '70s, she wrote for the "Times Literary Supplement "and "New Statesman. "After moving to New York, she studied at the School of Visual Arts and met her husband, actor Charles Grodin, while interviewing him for "American Film "magazine. "D is for Democracy" is her second children's book with Sleeping Bear Press. She also wrote "N is for Nutmeg: A Connecticut Alphabet. "Elissa lives with her family in Wilton, Connecticut.A graduate of the Parsons School of Design, Victor Juhasz began illustrating in 1974 while still a student and has been working non-stop ever since.His humorous illustrations and caricatures have been commissioned by major magazines, newspapers, advertising agencies, and book publishers both national and international, and his clients include "Time, Newsweek, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post," and "GQ. "Victor lives in Elizabeth, New Jersey. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Despite the banter in todays media, many Americans are still in the dark when it comes to knowing and acting upon their rights and responsibilities as citizens of a democratic society. In refreshingly candid and straight-to-the-point language author Elissa Grodin takes readers of all ages on an A-Z trip through our governments structure, from its earliest beginnings to definitions of basic components and concepts (including immigration and taxation). Engaging, disarming, and frequently thought-provoking artwork from illustrator Victor Juhasz emphasizes the magnitude of the subject. From founding fathers, first ladies, and the First Amendment to the presidential oath of office, D is for Democracy details the political processes, parties, and people of democracy, American-style. Elissa D. Grodin grew up in a large family in Kansas City, Missouri, and was fifteen years old when she started to write short stories. While living in London in the late 70s, she wrote for the Times Literary Supplement and New Statesman. After moving to New York, she studied at the School of Visual Arts and met her husband, actor Charles Grodin, while interviewing him for American Film magazine. D is for Democracy is her second childrens book with Sleeping Bear Press. She also wrote N is for Nutmeg: A Connecticut Alphabet. Elissa lives with her family in Wilton, Connecticut. A graduate of the Parsons School of Design, Victor Juhasz began illustrating in 1974. His humorous illustrations and caricatures have been commissioned by major magazines, newspapers, advertising agencies, and book publishers both national and international, and his clients include Time, Newsweek, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and GQ. Victor lives in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Author Biography Elissa D. Grodins Sleeping Bear Press books include D is for Democracy: A Citizens Alphabet and the recent retelling of Oscar Wildes classic story The Happy Prince. She lives in Wilton, Connecticut. The son of Italian immigrants. Review "Clever, colorful cartoon illustrations and caricatures help make this book attractive and fun...The text offers a great deal of information about the history of democracy, the development and processes of American government, and the people who have contributed to our country...A charming and informative volume."--"School Library Journal" (October 2004) Long Description Illustrated by Victor JuhaszDemocracy -- America has it and it seems like many other countries want it. But what exactly is a democracy and how easy is it to maintain? Despite the banter in todays media, many Americans are still in the dark when it comes to knowing and acting upon their rights and responsibilities as citizens of a democratic society. In refreshingly candid and straight-to-the-point language author Elissa Grodin takes readers of all ages on an A-Z trip through our governments structure, from its earliest beginnings to definitions of basic components and concepts (including immigration and taxation). Engaging, disarming, and frequently thought-provoking artwork from illustrator Victor Juhasz emphasizes the magnitude of the subject. From founding fathers, first ladies, and the First Amendment to the presidential oath of office, "D is for Democracy" details the political processes, parties, and people of democracy, American-style. Elissa D. Grodin grew up in a large family in Kansas City, Missouri, and was fifteen years old when she started to write short stories. While living in London in the late 70s, she wrote for the "Times Literary Supplement "and "New Statesman. "After moving to New York, she studied at the School of Visual Arts and met her husband, actor Charles Grodin, while interviewing him for "American Film "magazine. "D is for Democracy" is her second childrens book with Sleeping Bear Press. She also wrote "N is for Nutmeg: A Connecticut Alphabet. "Elissa lives with her family in Wilton, Connecticut. A graduate of the Parsons School of Design, Victor Juhasz began illustrating in 1974 while still a student and has been working non-stop ever since.His humorous illustrations and caricatures have been commissioned by major magazines, newspapers, advertising agencies, and book publishers both national and international, and his clients include "Time, Newsweek, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post," and "GQ. "Victor lives in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Review Quote "Clever, colorful cartoon illustrations and caricatures help make this book attractive and fun...The text offers a great deal of information about the history of democracy, the development and processes of American government, and the people who have contributed to our country...A charming and informative volume." --"School Library Journal" (October 2004) Details ISBN1585363286 Author Victor Juhasz Short Title D IS FOR DEMOCRACY Pages 40 Language English Illustrator Victor Juhasz ISBN-10 1585363286 ISBN-13 9781585363285 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 320.973 Imprint Sleeping Bear Press Subtitle A Citizens Alphabet Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Florence, KY Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9781585363285 AU Release Date 2006-12-01 NZ Release Date 2006-12-01 US Release Date 2006-12-01 UK Release Date 2006-12-01 Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc Series Sleeping Bear Alphabets Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-12-01 Illustrations Illustrations, color Audience Children / Juvenile Audience Age 8-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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