capitols

The United States Capitol, in Washington, DC, serves as a workplace for the U.S. Congress. Situated on top of Capitol Hill, the Capitol building overlooks the National Mall and the Lincoln Memorial. Find out more in Capitol Building, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.

An introduction to the state capitals that groups the states by region--West, Midwest, South, and Northeast--and provides a brief history of each capital city; and also describes the parts of the capital building.

Austin, a french bulldog, travels across the United States in order to find where he really belongs, learning fun facts along the way.

"A study based on historical documents giving the origin and significance of the state names, nicknames, mottoes ... with facsimiles of the state flags and seals.".

Contains more than three hundred color interior and exterior photos of the U.S.'s fifty state capitol buildings and describes their construction, architects and builders, prominent features, unique works of art and furnishings, and functions in the state legislatures, as well as each state's beginnings.

Contains information on the origin of state names and official symbols.

Briefly describes the capital city of each state, its history, and its capitol building.

Contains information on the origin of state names and official symbols.