Capitol Building / Carr, Aaron

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.

Describes the history and symbolism of the Capitol Building.

This picture book provides an overview of the significance, history, and current state of the United States Capitol. Illustrations document various stages of the Capitol's construction. Key words and more detailed Capitol facts are provided at the end of the book, to help adults round out young readers' knowledge on the topic.