Washington, D.C.: A Scrapbook (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780881060638)

You won't need a permission slip for this trip to our nation's capitol. Join Danny and his friends on their class field trip and find out many fascinating facts about Washington D.C. and its history.

Washington, D.C: A Scrapbook introduces readers of all ages to our exciting capitol city and all that it has to offer. History, culture, fun. . . . You arrive by Amtrak train at Union Station, see the U.S. Capitol, the White House, and the Lincoln Monument. Go to the National Zoo where you can watch Hsing Hsing, the panda, play. Ride the Metro all over the city. This book is the perfect travel companion for kids visiting the city for the first time, or for those who would like to. Instructions and tips for making your own scrapbook are provided in addition to a birds-eye map of the Mall, a timeline of Washington D.C. history, and a travel guide to important sites to see.

With illustrations by Iris Van Rynbach, photos, Danny's journal entries, and oodles of mementos, this won't be a trip you will soon forget. Washington D.C.'s beautiful architecture, pristine parks and monuments, and rich history are finely detailed and fun to discover.

Author: Laura Lee Benson
ISBN-10: 0881060631
ISBN-13: 9780881060638
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/01/1999
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.53w x 0.09d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 41679 / Washington, D.C.: A Scrapbook


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/1999 pg. 134
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 167 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 167 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Library Journal 11/01/1999