Washington, DC history for kids : the making of a capital city with 21 activities / Richard Panchyk.
Material type:
TextSeries: --for kids (Chicago, Ill.)Publisher: Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, [2016]Edition: First editionDescription: ix, 133 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 x 28 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781613730065 (pbk.)
- 1613730063 (pbk.)
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 975.3 P188 | Available | 33111008558013 | ||||
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Chronicling the rich and fascinating history of Washington, DC, this useful resource for teachers and parents, reveals to young readers the city's remarkable past through 21 hands-on activities. Children will gather items for a building cornerstone's time capsule, design a memorial for a favorite president, take a walking tour of the National Mall, and much more. The book also includes a time line and list of books, websites, and places to visit.
Includes bibliographical references (page 126) and index.
Age 9 and up.
A capital is born -- Early days, 1792-1805 -- Washington burns, 1805-1840 -- Three landmarks, 1840-1860 -- Civil War days, 1860-1880 -- The making of a capital city, 1880-1930 -- Modern Washington, 1930-present.
"Chronicling the rich and fascinating history of Washington, DC, t his useful resource for teachers and parents, reveals to young readers the city s remarkable past through 21 hands-on activities."-- Provided by publisher.