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Author: Richard Panchyk Publisher: Chicago Review Press ISBN: 1613730098 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 441
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In 1790, after seven years of heated debate, the Continental Congress approved a plan to establish the nation's offical capital in a barely populated swamp straddling the Potomac River. Ten years later, in November 1800, Congress gaveled in its first session in the federal city—Washington—in what was then called the Territory of Columbia. Washington, DC, History for Kids chronicles the rich and fascinating history of our nation's capital. Its first years were difficult—in 1814 the British invaded and burned the White House, the Treasury Building, and the Half-built Capitol Building—yet the city survived and flourished. During the next two centuries, District residents endured the Civil War at the front lines, witnessed the assassinations of two presidents, erected national monuments, and strove to overcome the city's shameful racial segregation. This lively history also includes a time line, a list of online resources, and 21 engaging hands-on activities. Kids will: gather items for a cornerstone time capsule, take a walking tour of the national mall, research family history through the National Archives, design a memorial for a favorite president, plant a cherry tree, and more.
Author: Richard Panchyk Publisher: Chicago Review Press ISBN: 1613730098 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 441
Book Description
In 1790, after seven years of heated debate, the Continental Congress approved a plan to establish the nation's offical capital in a barely populated swamp straddling the Potomac River. Ten years later, in November 1800, Congress gaveled in its first session in the federal city—Washington—in what was then called the Territory of Columbia. Washington, DC, History for Kids chronicles the rich and fascinating history of our nation's capital. Its first years were difficult—in 1814 the British invaded and burned the White House, the Treasury Building, and the Half-built Capitol Building—yet the city survived and flourished. During the next two centuries, District residents endured the Civil War at the front lines, witnessed the assassinations of two presidents, erected national monuments, and strove to overcome the city's shameful racial segregation. This lively history also includes a time line, a list of online resources, and 21 engaging hands-on activities. Kids will: gather items for a cornerstone time capsule, take a walking tour of the national mall, research family history through the National Archives, design a memorial for a favorite president, plant a cherry tree, and more.
Author: Teresa Mills Publisher: ISBN: 9781946049070 Category : Languages : en Pages : 72
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Fun and Exciting Facts about Washington DC! Hey Kids! Did you know... There's a mall in downtown Washington DC that doesn't sell anything? There's a place in DC where you can see US currency (paper money) printed? There's a name for the odd shape of the Washington Monument? The National Cathedral is filled with stained glass windows depicting American History? You will find out all about these things and much more fun Washington DC facts and photos. You will love this book whether you are preparing for a Washington DC vacation with the family, or simply want to learn a little more about Washington DC attractions. Younger kids will love this neat way to visit Washington DC through reading with their family! Teresa Mills is the bestselling author of the Hey Kids! Let's Visit Series of children's books! This visit to Washington DC will give older kids a virtual tour of the capitol of the United States along with some fun facts. Kids of all ages will love to pictures of the Washington DC museums, Washington DC monuments, and other Washington DC attractions. So, scroll back to the top, and grab this fun filled book about Washington DC for kids! AFTER YOUR PURCHASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER TITLES THST YOU MAY LIKE: Hey Kids! Let's Visit New York City Hey Kids! Let's Visit A Cruise Ship Hey Kids! Let's Visit London England Hey Kids! Let's Visit London England Hey Kids! Let's Visit San Francisco Hey Kids! Let's Visit Savannah Georgia Hey Kids! Let's Visit Paris France Hey Kids! Let's Charleston South Carolina
Author: Katherine House Publisher: Chicago Review Press ISBN: 1613744617 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 162
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The White House for Kids provides an intriguing, in-depth history of the White House and its role as a home, an office, and a powerful symbol of the United States, making it a unique resource for kids visiting Washington D.C. with their family or class and those studying American history, presidential history, and American government. Through numerous primary sources and kid-friendly anecdotes, the history of the building is detailed including the many renovations and redecorations made over the years, and the daily lives of the White House’s inhabitants are illuminated including presidents and their families as well as the enormous staff that makes the White House run smoothly. Kids will learn that George Washington never slept in the White House and Abraham Lincoln never slept in the Lincoln Bedroom; why the Trumans had to move out of the White House for three years during Harry Truman’s presidency; which president’s daughter held her high school prom in the White House; the evolving layout of floors and rooms including today’s, and much more. Crosscurricular activities allow readers to walk in the footsteps of presidents and those around them. Readers can play key passages of “Hail to the Chief” and practice signing a bill the way presidents do, as well as make White House Punch and re-create an aerobic game designed for President Hoover. Katherine House was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in nearby Arlington, Virginia. She is the author of Lighthouses for Kids and has written articles about US and Iowa history for children’s magazines including AppleSeeds, Cobblestone, and the Goldfinch.
Author: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler Publisher: Algonquin Books ISBN: 161620298X Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 168
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A travel guide with character, this fact-filled keepsake offers all the history, beauty, charm, and culture of our nation's capital city. In eye-catching watercolors and detailed sketches, artist Diana Gessler captures the allure that makes Washington DC one of the most visited destinations in the country. In addition to the national landmarks, stirring memorials, and vibrant neighborhoods, there's the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Twilight Tattoo (a military pageant featuring the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Army Drill Team), colorful row houses, famous hotels and restaurants, and more museums than you'll be able to visit in just one trip. Gessler covers the city's most popular attractions but also heads off the beaten path to share hidden gems, like the quirky Albert Einstein Memorial and Eastern Market, where you can dine on bluebucks and browse for flea market finds. Also included are an index of sites and a useful appendix of addresses, Web sites, Metro stops, and phone numbers. Very Washington DC is a picture-perfect guidebook—a one-of-a-kind memento for tourists and a cherished reminder of the city's riches for those who have always lived in America's hometown.
Author: Eileen Ogintz Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1493070479 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 169
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Before you plan your family’s next excursion in the nation’s capital, get some help from a professional… and your kids! The Kid’s Guide to Washington, DC lets the kids help plan the trip and guides you as you explore the city. Along the way, your kids will be engaged by reading and sharing fun DC facts and cool travel tips. Awesome games and quizzes—like a scavenger hunt at the National Zoo— will keep the whole family entertained.
Author: Miroslav Sasek Publisher: Rizzoli Publications ISBN: 0789322323 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 66
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Continuing the success of the runaway best sellers This is New York and This is London comes the latest title from M. Sasek’s beloved and nostalgic children’s travel series. Sasek’s This is Washington, D.C. is a facsimile edition of his original book, which was first published in 1969. The brilliant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, with the facts updated for the twenty-first century. The charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek’s playful narrative, makes for a perfect souvenir that will delight children and parents alike. Super-tourist Sasek paints Washington red, white, and blue as he tours the nation’s capital. Stops include the Washington Monument (which commands a view of all the Federal buildings and most of the museums, monuments, and memorials), the White House (whose lawn is a grassy launching pad for the President’s helicopter), and the Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park, the last residence of the world’s most famous ursine, Smokey the Bear! With bright pictures and snappy commentary, Sasek wittily captures all the fascinating things to do and see in a city of green parks, wide avenues, and classic white porticoes. Designed by a Frenchman and renowned for its cherry blossoms, This is Washington, D.C.!
Author: Kourtney Harper Publisher: Guy Fox Pub ISBN: 9781904711087 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages :
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A fully-illustrated, simplified map of Central Washington DC, the Guy Fox® Washington DC Children's Map features over 120 museums and landmarks, plus the stories behind the place names. It includes contact details for attractions, plus FREE STICKERS so you can personalize your visit. An excellent resource for patriotic children and parents alike!
Author: James M. Goode Publisher: Smithsonian Institution ISBN: 1588344983 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 199
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The Evolution of Washington, DC is a striking volume featuring select pieces of the extraordinary collection of Washingtoniana donated by Albert H. Small to the George Washington University in 2011. It showcases treasures such as an 1860 lithograph of the equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson in front of the White House and a contemporary print of old Potomac River steamboats. Other unique pieces include early designs for the White House, the Capitol, and the Washington Monument as well as presidential portraits and Civil War memorabilia. Each object--from architectural plans and topographical maps to letters and advertisements--tells a fascinating story, and together they illustrate the history of our nation's capital and indeed our nation itself.
Author: Bold Kids Publisher: ISBN: 9781071712191 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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A city's population can grow exponentially after a major event, and Washington DC is no exception. After the Civil War, the district saw a significant increase in its size. Freed slaves flooded into the city and Washington DC remained a large African American population, including abolitionist Frederick Douglass. In the nineteenth century, the first neighborhoods grew up around the Capitol, Center Market, and the White House. After this, new suburbs were built as streetcar lines extended outward. A quarter of district residents are functionally illiterate, and nearly one-third of Americans are illiterate. Although the area has an abundance of immigrants, English is the primary language for nearly eighty-five percent of the population. In 2016, half of the population aged five and older spoke English at home. In 2017, the median household income was $77,649, and the personal income per capita was $50,832. In 2005, only 19% of D.C. residents lived below the poverty line. While not an actual architect, the Architect of the Capitol oversees a division of over two thousand employees that maintains the historic buildings of the United States government. These employees help maintain the Capitol's 570 acres of grounds. This office is also responsible for maintaining the many historic buildings and landmarks on Capitol Hill. From the Capitol to the House of Representatives, Washington DC is a city of storied history. In fact, the city is home to numerous historical monuments and countless interesting facts.
Author: Richard Panchyk
Author: Richard Panchyk
Author: Teresa Mills
Author: Nancy Harris
Author: Katherine House
Author: Diana Hollingsworth Gessler
Author: Eileen Ogintz
Author: Miroslav Sasek
Author: Kourtney Harper
Author: James M. Goode
Author: Bold Kids