Americapedia: Taking the Dumb Out of Freedom

by Anderson, Jodi Lynn (Author), Ehrenhaft, Daniel (Author), Nouraee, Andisheh (Author)

Month*: 5

Age Range: From 14 to 17

Format: Hardcover, 240 pages

Publisher: Walker & Company, July 2011

Product Dimensions: 10.3 L × 8.86 W × 0.87 H

Publisher Marketing: Aimed at teens who want to know more about the day-to-day workings of the U.S. government, this unique blend of humor and information is a cross between a textbook and a satire.

A crash course for understanding critical events in America and the world, it touches upon a variety of topics-historical and current-and explains how they unfolded and why they are important in the political and governmental arenas. Funny and intelligent writing, very reminiscent of the Daily Show, provides insight into the American electoral system, the world economy, the role religion plays in world conflicts, and America's place in world. The final chapter provides information about how to get involved.

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