Christelow, Eileen.Vote. Clarion Books, 2003.
Suppose your town is about to choose a new mayor. How will you do it? You’ll vote! Using a town’s mayoral election as a model, this lively introduction to voting covers every step of the process from the start of the campaign to Election Day.

DK.The Politics Book.Penguin Random House, 2013.
From ancient and medieval philosophers such as Confucius and Thomas Aquinas, to revolutionary thought leaders such as Thomas Jefferson and Leon Trotsky, to the voices who have shaped modern politics today — Mao Zedong, Malcolm X, Che Guevara, and more — The Politics Book clearly and simply explains more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of political thought.

St. George, Judith, illustrated by David Small.So You Want to be President?Philomel Books, 2004. Originally published 2000.
Presents an assortment of facts about the qualifications and characteristics of U.S. presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush.

Roper, Jon.American Politics: A Beginner’s Guide.Oneworld Publications, 2011.
To understand the world events today, you need to understand American politics. Exploring the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, Jon Roper provides a sharp analysis of how history has shaped the way America governs itself. Examining the recent emergence of the right-wing Tea Party movement, President Obama’s administration, American foreign policy, and the role of powerful lobbies, this is the perfect primer for anyone interested in the world’s most powerful (and controversial) country.