Overview
A fascinating journey through the history of America's capital
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.
Reviews
"The book is full of great facts and stories that I didn't know myself—I'd love to use such a resource with my kid." —Thinking Outside the Sandbox
“An informational and activity-filled book that will be very useful for late-elementary and middle school history projects.” —School Library Journal
Author Biography
Richard Panchyk is the author of World War II for Kids, Our Supreme Court, and New York City History for Kids. He lives on Long Island in New York.