The ultimate guide to understanding politics from multi-award-winning children’s magazine The Week Junior, perfect for helping children make sense of the world around them.

In this book you will:
- Discover what power really means and how governments work
- Learn about different political systems around the world
- Understand how you can make a difference in your local area
- Explore political parties and divisive issues in a balanced way
- Find out how to get involved and make your voice heard

Who put politicians in charge? How do we organise our societies to be fair? How should we pay for schools and hospitals? And what do governments actually do anyway?! This essential guide covers everything from activism and human rights to elections and democracy, all explained in a way that's easy to understand.

Guide to Politics explains many political concepts and terms and makes them accessible to young audiences who wish to understand the world and the politics of the adults better (pun intended). The information is laid out in an engaging way that allows for focusing and consideration. Will purchase for our library and recommend to teacher friends. * NetGalley reviewer *

A really useful book that goes through more than just the basics of politics. Its focus is often on the UK and our style of politics, but there is also a lot in there about different countries around the world. The history of different political systems is looked at, and there are some great 'You can do it!' features as well, which encourage the reader to get involved with political activism. The tone isn't hectoring or judgey of political institutions, but it does a good job of looking at the pros and cons of different ways of politics and governance.

The style and presentation is bright and colourful. The information is presented in smallish chunks but doesn't talk down to the reader.

I'd recommend it for curious children (and perhaps to those of us adults who sometimes don't want to admit that we don't understand as much about politics as we pretend to!).

* NetGalley reviewer *
I read this book with my ten-year-old. Although the book is laid out in thematic chapters, he had the most fun flicking through the pages to tell me random facts! This book presents the types of government, political systems, elections and voting, change, and right, fairness and equality in a way that is accessible to end of primary/early secondary school students. A recommended read for fans of The Week Junior newsletter and children who want to know more about political systems. * NetGalley Reviewer *
This is a fantastic book; it is colourful and informative. Covering history, current issues and different subject matters. This would be an ideal book for a school library. * NetGalley reviewer *
Read with my daughter and quickly realised that I was learning nearly as much as her... -- Rac1975 * Amazon *

Catherine Brereton has written and edited over 100 non-fiction books for children, on a wide range of subjects from nature and famous women to geography and art. RSPB Nature Guide: Minibeasts was shortlisted for the 2022 ASE Book of the Year. She has been interested in politics since learning about the suffragettes as a young girl.

The Week Junior is an award-winning current affairs magazine for children aged 8+. It reaches over 80,000 subscribers every week and covers a range of topics including news, science, nature and sport. They are known for providing children with a way to explore ideas and form and voice their opinions. Find out more about The Week Junior and their Summer of Reading campaign on their website www.theweekjunior.co.uk or on social media @TheWeekJunior.