washington (d.c.)

KC and Marshall investigate the theft of a priceless Tiger's Eye that was loaned to the National Zoo from China.

When KC and Marshall see lights flickering at night in the Washington Monument, their investigation turns up a monkey, a hole in one of the monument stones, and a hundred-year-old mystery.

Introduces young readers to the history of the White House, explaining why it is important and describing the rooms where the president works and lives.

A chronicle of the White House from the time of its inception in President George Washington's administration to its place in American history today.

Discusses the planning and building of the Washington Monument, erected in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States, and provides information about the National Mall where the monument is located.

Tells the story of how President James Madison's young slave Paul Jennings stayed behind when Washington, D.C., was threatened by the British during the War of 1812, and helped the president's wife Dolley save official papers and other valuable items from the White House before it was burned by the advancing British Army.

In her diary, a ten-year-old girl writes about her family's experiences living in Washington, D.C., in 1864-65, during which time the Civil War comes to an end and President Lincoln is assassinated. Includes historical notes.

Presents a short study of the National Mall in Washington DC and describes the original plans and designer, the various monuments and buildings, and provides Web sites for further research.

When Grace's family is evicted from their Washington, D.C., apartment just before Christmas 1932, and she and her younger brothers are sent to the Mission, Grace wonders what will become of her sick older brother, her pregnant mother, and her out-of-work father.

Illustrations present such noted Washington institutions as the Library of Congress, Supreme Court, National Air and Space Museum, and "Washington Post." Includes a section of text in the back of the book providing information on each subject.