Fall 2024

Presidential Debates

From the Set Inside U.S. Elections

Presidential Debates will help readers explore the purpose of presidential debates, debate formats, media's involvement in the debates, and the impact of presidential debates in the U.S. elections process. Engaging text and fascinating election facts will draw readers in to this timely civics topic.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$32.07 $22.45
Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 4
Dewey Number 324.73
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher Cherry Lake Publishing
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781668947128
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 7 x 9
Graphics Full-color photographs

Booklist Review of Presidential Debates

Debates, though not mandatory, play an important role in how the public perceives candidates during U.S. presidential elections. This overview uses five chapters to define the purpose of debates and debate formats, the roles of traditional and social media, and the impact debates can have on election results. The Nixon versus Kennedy debate in 1960 is used to illustrate how candidates who do badly in debates can lose support from the public. Color photos and sidebars provide supplemental information, the latter highlighting such topics as the importance of fact-checkers during debates. Readers will glean information on forces that shape public opinion, mis- and disinformation, and the opportunities debates provide. This title in the easy-to-understand Inside U.S. Elections series (6 titles) will help young people become more informed and engaged in civics education.

Author: Samantha Bell