Election Day

October 15, 2004
Reviewed with Natalie M. Rosinsky's " Presidents' Day" .

Gr. 1-3. These books in the new Let's See: Holidays series use a question-and-answer format to offer succinct information about two national occasions. " Election Day" describes what an election involves, the voting methods, problems that can occur, and more. " Presidents' Day" explains the origin of the holiday, the importance of Washington and Lincoln, and how these presidents have been honored in the past and now. The format is small and square. Large-print text appears on the right side of each double-page spread, and there are plenty of mostly full-color photographs and reproductions of period artwork. Specialized terms, in boldface type, are defined in the appended glossary. Nobleman is adept at avoiding partisan controversy, and he assures children that every vote counts. Both titles will make useful additions to school and public libraries, especially for report writers. Appended are a bibliography, Web links, and additional facts. (Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2004, American Library Association.)