Secrets of our nation's capital : weird and wonderful facts about Washington, DC / Susan Schader Lee.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York : Sterling Children's Books, [2016]Description: 158 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781454920038 (alkaline paper)
- 1454920033 (alkaline paper)
- Washington (D.C.) -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature
- Washington (D.C.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature
- Historic buildings -- Washington (D.C.) -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature
- Historic sites -- Washington (D.C.) -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature
- Curiosities and wonders -- Washington (D.C.) -- Juvenile literature
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 975.3 L481 | Available | 33111008493351 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Let's visit Washington, DC--and learn some cool secrets about America's capital! This book goes behind the scenes to uncover a treasure trove of little-known facts that will fascinate both kids and adults. Find out about the ghost cat that lives in the Capitol basement, why a bust of Lincoln has only one ear, which famous memorials live on the National Mall, and so much more. Word searches and short quizzes throughout make this fun compendium of history and trivia extra enjoyable.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ages 6-8.
Washington, DC -- White House -- The Capitol -- National Archives -- Library of Congress -- Monuments and memorials -- The Smithsonian Institution -- Museums, historic sites, parks, and waterways -- Professional sports.