Why Politics Matters

Alastair Campbell, Maite Franchi

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English

Red Shed
04 December 2024

Picture books; Work & world of industry Children's & Young Adult; People & places (Children's&YA); Educational: Citizenship & social education; Social issues: religious issues (Children's&YA)

Series: Little Experts

Become a little expert in how the country is run! Understand why politics matters and how you can get involved with ALASTAIR CAMPBELL – writer, podcaster and strategist best known for his work as former PM Tony Blair’s spokesman.

What links schools, transport and hospitals? POLITICS! Discover how and why politics is part of everything we do with writer, podcaster and strategist ALASTAIR CAMPBELL. Who is in charge? How are decisions made? What can children do to get involved? Find out all this and more – alongside accessible introductions to parliament, government, voting and debating.

Packed with fun, facts and challenges – perfect for readers aged 6 to 9.

Welcome to LITTLE EXPERTS – inspiring the next generation of experts!

• Written by expert authors, famous for their passion and expertise

• Must-read introductions to key non-fiction topics with colour illustrations throughout

• Created to empower and inspire!

Also available in the series:

Why Money Matters by DEBORAH MEADEN, entrepreneur, Dragons' Den investor and host of the BBC Radio 5 Live’s The Big Green Money Show podcast. Marvellous Vehicles by JAMES MAY, a writer and broadcaster who is best known for co-presenting Top Gear and The Grand Tour. Amazing Bodies and How to Save a Life by DR RONX, award-winning trans non-binary emergency doctor and TV presenter. How Families Are Made by DR AMIR KHAN, an award-winning full-time GP and resident doctor on Lorraine and Good Morning Britain. How to Build a Home by GEORGE CLARKE, an architect, writer, lecturer and TV presenter. Superhero Animals by CHRIS PACKHAM CBE, one of the UK’s leading naturalists and an award-winning conservationist, who began his TV career presenting children’s series The Really Wild Show.

By: Alastair Campbell
Illustrated by: Maite Franchi
Imprint: Red Shed
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: Book 8
Dimensions: Height: 252mm, Width: 195mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 310g
ISBN: 9780008560089
ISBN 10: 0008560080
Series: Little Experts
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 04 December 2024
Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alastair Campbell is a writer, podcaster and strategist best known for his work as former PM Tony Blair’s spokesperson. This is his eighteenth book. He and his partner Fiona have three grown-up children and a dog called Skye. Maïté Franchi is a French illustrator working with eye-catching and pattern-filled digital compositions. She uses vector shapes combined with textures to create visually impactful illustrations.

Reviews for Why Politics Matters

“Curious, thought provoking and [with] engaging illustrations. This book… allowed me to learn about things that affect everyone’s lives. It has inspired me to book a tour to the House of Commons.”– 'Readers Recommend', The Week Junior