Abramson, Jill 1954- creator author. Malan, David illustrator. text nyu 2021 2021 monographic eng 108 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 20 cm "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!"-- juvenile by Jill Abramson ; illustrated by David Malan. "16 pages of photos inside!"--Cover. "An official WHO HQ book" -- Cover. Includes bibliographical references (page 108). Legislation United States Juvenile fiction Bill drafting United States Juvenile fiction United States Congress Juvenile literature 328.73 9780593223703 PPAK 230213 20230326120909.0 eng