washington (d.c.)

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the White House to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history and symbolism of the Capitol Building. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Riley Green invents a lie detector pen hoping to improve her status at a Washington, D.C. school, but the idea is stolen, and her teacher entrusts her with a lost notebook of Nikola Tesla before disappearing. Includes facts about Tesla.

"Since 1800, this stately building in Washington, D.C., has served as the office and home of the president of the United States. But if the stories are true, some of its past residents never left! In this book, readers learn about the background of the White House, an icon of U.S. history. Photographs and primary sources provide readers with a glimpse into the lives of the men, women, and children who once lived there. From First Lady Abigail Adams and the scent of her laundry soap to the sound of Thomas Jefferson's violin, this book brings history to life through the tales of the dead!"--.

In the summer of 1988, twelve-year-old Chuck Bell is sent to stay with his grandparents, where he discovers jazz and basketball and learns more about his family's past.

When head coach Tony Wilson gets cancer, Julius Dunbar is chosen by the athletic director to take over the team. Dunbar tries to carry on Coach Wilson's legacy and help the team find success, while battling his own troubled past.

An illustrated introduction to the White House, the official residence of the U.S. president, located in Washington, D.C.

Describes the significant contribution Dolley Madison made to the United States when she saved a picture of George Washington.

Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley is assigned to protect the president from an assassination attempt in his first solo mission, but he may be in over his head.

"When the eighth grade civics class of Miami's Culver Middle School goes on a trip to Washington, D.C., Wyatt Palmer finds himself in deep trouble before the plane even lands because his best friend, Matt, has decided the men sitting behind them are terrorists and it is up to the boys to stop them"--Provided by publisher.