Packed with facts, kids will love learning about elected leaders from around the world, from Barack Obama to Nelson Mandela, and how they came to power. With this nonfiction politics book, children will learn about where and how democracy began and how it has developed over the years. What is an Election? is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to learn to read. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range of fascinating subjects to support children as they learn to read. DK Readers are assessed by both Fountas & Pinnell and Lexile levels, and are ideal for learning to read while building general knowledge. What is an Election? explores a topic that will inspire and educate children, encouraging reading for pleasure which is linked with improved reading and writing abilities, as well as a wider vocabulary and greater self-confidence.

This book is the perfect pocket-sized introduction to politics and political thought throughout history. From the origins of democracy to Machiavelli's cunning statecraft, and from Rousseau's "social contract" to the American Declaration of Independence, Marxist communism, the dawn of populism, and identity politics, The Little Book of Politics examines the philosophies behind the different political beliefs and methods of government used around the world over the course of human history. Packed with infographics and flowcharts that explain complex concepts in a simple but exciting way, The Little Book of Politics offers you a combination of clear text and hard-working infographics in a portable format that is perfect for reading on the go.

Meet Boba Fett, the Mandalorian warrior and Jedi hunter. Designed to engage even the most reluctant reader, your child will discover all about Boba Fett, the notorious Jedi and bounty hunter. Watch as your child learns about young Boba Fett's life and his desire to get revenge on the Jedi who killed his father, Jango Fett. Filled with amazing pictures from CloneWars, it's an out-of-this-world read. And don't forget, there's a galaxy-full of DK Star Wars books to collect.

Beginning readers will take the ride of a lifetime as they meet some of the amazing characters and creatures of "Star Wars." Full color.

Presents an overview of the office of the president, exploring how they are elected, where they live, and what they do at work.

The USA pledged to send a man to the moon before the end of the 1960s. Here is the story of that race against time. This big book version of the Eyewitness Reader is ideal for shared reading during the Literacy Hour. DK Big Books provide powerful demonstrations of what is involved in the reading process, such as cueing the text, locating information, and understanding print conventions. Normal-sized Eyewitness Readerscan be used by individuals and pairs of pupils to rehearse and consolidate what they have learnt in group sessions.

In DK Readers L2: The LEGO(R) Batman(TM) Movie, find out about the minifigures, vehicles, and locations of LEGO Batman, while beginning to read. Perfect for 5-7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams and activities. Copyright (c) 2017 DC Comics. THE LEGO(R) BATMAN MOVIE (c) & (TM) DC Comics, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., & The LEGO Group. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks and/or copyrights of The LEGO group. (c) 2017 The LEGO Group. BATMAN and all related characters and elements (c) & (TM) DC Comics. All rights reserved. (s17)