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Kid's Guide to Washington D.C.
SKU
025545
ISBN
9780152061258
Grade K-3
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Description
Planning a family vacation to the Capitol? This book is for you! Filled with tons of information about kid-friendly activities as well as history and information about all the places to see in D.C., this fun book would be the perfect travel guide! While this book is definitely intended to be a kid-friendly travel guide, it would make a great addition to a unit study about Washington D.C. as well. This book includes games, pictures, puzzles and trivia to keep your little ones busy as you make your journey to the Capitol! 154 softcover pages. Laura
Publisher's Description of Kid's Guide to Washington D.C.
For children on school trips or traveling with their families, here is kid-friendly information about popular monuments, museums, exhibits, shopping, sporting events--and even day trips outside the immediate metropolitan area.
Originally published in 1989, this handy guide now features completely updated text and photographs, along with the puzzles, games, and wonderful tidbits of trivia that have made it one of the most useful D.C. guidebooks for children.
A Kid's Guide to Washington, D.C. is the perfect traveling companion for any youngster who wants to play an active role in planning a family vacation.Includes:PuzzlesGamesTriviaAnd More!
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Harcourt |
| Author: | Miriam Chernick |
| Grades: | K-3 |
| ISBN: | 9780152061258 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.375 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.875 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.25 |
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