(3) 4-6 People's History series. This informative (though dry) text chronicles the changes in politics, from early colonial life and American independence through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, that have resulted in current practices for campaigning and elections. Annotated illustrations, photos, and cartoons support the content. The appended chart of election results provides an interesting way to track changes and trends. Reading list, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Juliet S. King