The Capitol: A Meet the Nation's Capitol Book
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Capitol: A Meet the Nation's Capitol Book
By (Author) Lindsay Ward
Illustrated by Lindsay Ward
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
30th November 2022
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Educational: Politics and constitution
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Countries, cultures and national identity
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Work, politics and society
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Childrens / Teenage general interest: History and the past
Childrens / Teenage social topics: Activism / activists
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Judaism
975.3
Physical Properties
Hardback
40
Width 235mm, Height 286mm, Spine 10mm
440g
Description
Fans of Richard Scarrys Busy, Busy World will enjoy this fun, interactive picture book about the nations capitol, the meeting place of Congress. Learn more about this important building in the first book of this picture book series.
Welcome to the Capitol! The Capitol is the meeting place of the United States Congress. Over 2,000 people work here, including 100 senators and 435 representatives from all 50 states.
Peter is visiting his dad, the head mason. Nima is meeting up with her mom, a senator. Gabriel is handing out headphones with his grandma, an official tour guide at the building. What will they see and learn at the Capitol
This interactive book is perfect for kids to learn all about the different people who work in and help maintain one of the countrys most important and famous buildings.It includes educational backmatter, a glossary, counting prompts, and search-and-find elements.
Author Bio
Lindsay Ward was born and raised in California. She is the author and illustrator of several books, including most recently Brobarians (Two Lions, 2017), The Importance of Being 3 (Dial, 2016), and Rosco vs. the Baby (S&S, 2016). She is also the author of Henry Finds His Word (Dial, 2015), When Blue Met Egg (Dial, 2012), and Please Bring Balloons (Dial, 2013), which was made into a play by the New York City Children's Theater in 2017. She lives in Ohio with her husband, two children and dog. She also owns a stationary company, Foreword Press + Design. Lindsay Ward was born and raised in California. She is the author and illustrator of several books, including most recently Brobarians (Two Lions, 2017), The Importance of Being 3 (Dial, 2016), and Rosco vs. the Baby (S&S, 2016). She is also the author of Henry Finds His Word (Dial, 2015), When Blue Met Egg (Dial, 2012), and Please Bring Balloons (Dial, 2013), which was made into a play by the New York City Children's Theater in 2017. She lives in Ohio with her husband, two children and dog. She also owns a stationary company, Foreword Press + Design.
