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Book: Duck for President

By Doreen Cronin

Easy, funny intro to politics for your brood.

Review date: 6/30/2008

Age 4+

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Book: The Children's Book of America

By William J. Bennett

Sometimes moralistic stories miss audience.

Review date: 7/24/2003

Age 6+

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Book: Madam President: The Extraordinary, True (and Evolving) Story of Women in Politics

By Catherine Thimmesh

Stories of strong women to inspire tween politic.

Review date: 5/8/2008

Age 9+

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Book: Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out

By Various Various

Enjoyable, if not always accurate, history tales.

Review date: 9/9/2008

Age 9+

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Book: The Century for Young People

By Peter Jennings

A must for serious and casual history students.

Review date: 7/30/2003

Age 11+

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