Nice guidebook for children, but I am betting that adults will learn a thing or two as well. This would be great as a preview of a trip to the nation's capitol for children. While there is so much to see and do in Washington, DC, the author hits on the main points including the government buildings like the White House and Congress, the major memorials like Lincoln's and Jefferson's, and the wonderful museums that are part of the Smithsonian Institution like the Air and Space, and Natural History Museums. Everyone loves spending money so the section on The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is informative.
We are coming up on the 150th Anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln this April, so I am glad Ford's Theater and the adjacent Petersen House where Lincoln died are included. Their exhibits are truly memorable. What would a trip to Washington, DC be like without a trip to The National Zoo with a glimpse of those adorable panda bears!
I like the fact that the author provides photos and an outline of Fun Facts at the end of each section. She even includes some information about the metro system, which undoubtedly is the easiest way to get around the city. I highly recommend this guide for families who are planning a trip to Washington, DC. Children and adults will enjoy it.
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More educational than a typical "amazing facts" formula book
The text is not aimed at small children, it is Wikipedia level text and the content is suited to those with comprehension level at Wiki text level.This book about Washington is similar to "amazing facts" series written by different authors that follow the same formula: stock photos for each national monument and description from Wikipedia about the given topic. This book has smaller pictures and longer descriptions compared to the other "amazing facts" books. The style of the book is not original, but information is interesting. I liked the larger amount of text as it was more educational, but it also raised the target rate of the children for whom this book would be the best match.The book covers the White House, the United States Capitol, the National Cathedral, the Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall, the Washington Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, The National Museum of American History, the Bureaus of Engraving and Printing, Ford's Theater, the National Zoo, Washington DC Metro.Ali Julia review
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This book about Washington is similar to "amazing facts" series written by different authors that follow the same formula: stock photos for each national monument and description from Wikipedia about the given topic. This book has smaller pictures and longer descriptions compared to the other "amazing facts" books. The style of the book is not original, but information is interesting. I liked the larger amount of text as it was more educational, but it also raised the target rate of the children for whom this book would be the best match.
The book covers the White House, the United States Capitol, the National Cathedral, the Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall, the Washington Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, The National Museum of American History, the Bureaus of Engraving and Printing, Ford's Theater, the National Zoo, Washington DC Metro.
Ali Julia review
More educational than a typical "amazing facts" formula book
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2018
The text is not aimed at small children, it is Wikipedia level text and the content is suited to those with comprehension level at Wiki text level.Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2018
This book about Washington is similar to "amazing facts" series written by different authors that follow the same formula: stock photos for each national monument and description from Wikipedia about the given topic. This book has smaller pictures and longer descriptions compared to the other "amazing facts" books. The style of the book is not original, but information is interesting. I liked the larger amount of text as it was more educational, but it also raised the target rate of the children for whom this book would be the best match.
The book covers the White House, the United States Capitol, the National Cathedral, the Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall, the Washington Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, The National Museum of American History, the Bureaus of Engraving and Printing, Ford's Theater, the National Zoo, Washington DC Metro.
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Entertaining and child-friendly.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2015
