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Author:

Lee, Susan Schader, author.

Title:

Secrets of our nation's capital : weird and wonderful facts about Washington, DC / Susan Schader Lee.

Publisher:

Sterling Children's Books,

Copyright Date:

2016

Description:

158 p. 18 cm.

Subject:

Washington (D.C.)--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Washington (D.C.)--Juvenile literature.--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.
Historic buildings--Juvenile literature.--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.
Historic sites--Juvenile literature.--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.
Curiosities and wonders--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

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.

Summary:

Lets visit Washington, DCand learn some cool secrets about Americas 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.

ISBN:

1454920033
9781454920038 (alkaline paper)

LCCN:

2016020209

Locations:

YKPE532 -- Anamosa Library & Learning Center (Anamosa)

OEPC877 -- Bedford Public Library (Bedford)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

XBPE737 -- Lied Public Library - Clarinda (Clarinda)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

D8PD522 -- North Liberty Community Library (North Liberty)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)