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WASHINGTON, D.C.

For Kids

A Kid's Guide to Washington, D.C.


by Diane C. Clark

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Puzzle, games, fast facts and contests enliven this family guide to exploring our nation's capital. (USE477, $14.00)

George Did It

George Did It


by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 40 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Filled with charming illustrations and fun facts about our first president, this is a great introduction for ages 6-8. While Washington is shown in a historical light, the book also shows his human side, as he tackles the issues, events and personalities of his time. (USE480, $6.99)

Saving the Liberty Bell

Saving the Liberty Bell


by Megan McDonald

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A true story of the American Revolution told by an 11-year-old boy who helped his father hide the Liberty Bell from the British. (USE482, $17.99)

Sweet Land of Liberty


by Deborah Hopkinson

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A touching, nicely-illustrated account of the role of little-known civil rights champion Oscar Chapman in arranging the landmark 1939 concert by Marian Anderson at the Lincoln Memorial after she was denied the right to sing in Constitution Hall because of the color of her skin. (USE479, $16.95)

That's Good! That's Bad! in Washington, DC

That's Good! That's Bad! in Washington, DC


by Margery Cuyler

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A young boy on a class trip to Washington DC has a series of adventures and mishaps that help him form some strong opinions as he visits the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, the National Zoo and other landmarks. (USE478, $16.95)

Eyewitness Civil War

Eyewitness Civil War


by John Stanchak

  • HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The Civil War gets the big-picture treatment in this Eyewitness book, which features photographs and illustrations of costumes, household appliances, weapons and other artifacts. (USA46, $16.99)

If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution

If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution


by Kay Moore | Daniel O'Leary

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 80 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

One in Scholastic's nonfiction series about daily life and customs throughout history, this one focusing on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. in the second half of the 18th century. With colorful illustrations and the kinds of interesting facts that draw young readers in. (USA41, $6.99)

Washington at Valley Forge


by Russell Freedman

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 100 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A well-illussrtated vidi history for ages 8-12. (USE476, $24.95)

Where the Wild Horses Roam


by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent | William Allen Munoz

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 80 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Intrigued by wild horses? This book's for you. (USA54, $6.95)

Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?

Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?


by Jean Fritz | Margot Tomes

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A witty illustrated biography of the famous orator. (USA43, $6.99)

Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?


by Jean Fritz | Margot Tomes | Trina Schart Hyman

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Favorite children's author Jean Fritz gamely tells the story of John Hancock. This cheerful, unsanctimonious biography of the man who so boldly signed the Declaration of Independence is ideal for middle school readers. (USA42, $6.99)

City Walks With Kids: Washington, D.C.


by Ingrid Roper Catron

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • BOXED
  • 52 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Take along this deck of 50 convenient, colorful cards and explore the city with your kids. (WDC31, $14.95)

Fodor's Around Washington, D.C. with Kids

Fodor's Around Washington, D.C. with Kids


by Fodor's Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES
  • FAMILY

This compact colorful guide to our nation's capital features a selection of family attractions, games, activities, color photographs, maps and diagrams. (WDC15, $11.99)

 

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