N Is For Our Nation's Capital: A Washington DC Alphabet (Discover America State By State. Alphabet Series)

By Marie Smith and Roland Smith

Book Overview

Bursting with history like no other city in the world, Washington DC is a tribute to the United States, its people and even the world. Monuments spot the landscape, tourists spot the monuments and their legends are learned. The story of DC doesn't stop there. Look beyond the monuments. That's exactly the Washington DC readers will discover with N is for our Nation's Capital: A Washington DC Alphabet. From Abigail Adams to the National Zoo and all the cherry blossoms, flags, houses and presidents in between, N is for Our Nation's Capital is like a field trip in a binding. Rhymes capture readers' interest and expository text expands on those points and others with little-known but fascinating facts. Did you know the cherry blossom trees that are an integral part of DC's scenery were gifts from Japan? Or that Mrs. Taft planted the first two? Readers will eagerly turn the pages to learn more true facts like these. Wonderfully written in engaging rhymes for young readers backed with expository text that reveals even more for the more inquisitive reader make N is for our Nation's Capital the perfect keepsake and tribute to Washington DC. Authored by the husband and wife team of Roland and Marie Smith and backed by Barbara Gibson's stylish illustrations, N is for our Nation's Capital is a perfect fit on any bookshelf. This great exploration into our country's nerve center will have teachers and parents excited and help introduce one of the world's most important cities to children from sea to shining sea.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585361488
• ISBN13: 9781585361489
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

Wonderful

Book arrived in perfect condition. My granddaughters cannot wait to go to Washington. They have already picked where they are going to visit.

Very useful for classroom teacher!

I got this for my daughter who teaches elementary school just outside of D.C. She's very excited to use it in her classroom.

Beautiful!

This is yet another piece of beautiful work from the writers/publishers of the alphabet series based on each state in the United States, including Washington D.C. I have several different editions and love them all. This is a wonderful introduction to our nation's capitol.

Great book for reading with your child

I purchased this book for a friend's child. It turned out to be a beautiful book and perfect for reading to your child. (Make sure they're sitting on your lap so they can learn the alphabet and enjoy the pictures.)