What Is Congress?

<b><b>Whether Congress is in session or not, here is an enthralling overview about the branch of our government closest to average Americans.</b></b><br><br>Best-selling adult author and the first woman to become executive editor of <i>The New York Times</i>, Jill Abramson is a self-confessed political junkie. Now she has written the book she wishes she'd had as a young reader. Explaining clearly and concisely what exactly Congress does, this book is peppered with fascinating stories, including the bloody beating in the Senate of a lawmaker in pre-Civil War days, the Watergate hearings, and Senator Joe McCarthy's shameful "witch hunt" of Communists. Kids may start considering a career in Congress themselves when they learn fun facts, such as the special "candy desk" in the Senate, and the fact that all lawmakers can bring their dogs to work!<br><br>With 80 fun black-and-white illustrations and an engaging 16-page photo insert, readers will be excited to read this latest additon to this #1 <i>New York Times </i>Best-Selling series.