historical sites

U.S. Congress was formed concurrently with the United States through the ratification of the Constitution. This unified body of lawmakers, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives, makes legislative decisions for the nation. Readers will learn essential information about this government institution, its historic home, and how its history has affected the operations of the modern U.S. government. Historical images, fascinating fact boxes, and insightful, accessible text provide students with the knowledge they need about this beautiful building and the legislators within.

Questions and answers provide a beguiling and friendly way of accessing information for children. The instant we even see or hear a question - What is the biggest object in the Universe? Or how fast can a sprinter run? Our brains start trying to provide an answer. In this series of books answers come thick and fast in the top two-thirds of the spread with text, illustrations and photos.