washington (d.c.)

Francesca has a dream to become a reporter but she has to persuade her parents.

Text and illustrations explore the Lincoln Memorial and discuss its historical significance.

Text and illustrations look at the August 1963 March on Washington to demand equal rights for African-Americans.

Analyzes the core debates surrounding the Supreme Courts 1973 decision in Roe vs Wade, traces the case's history, and studies the impact it had on American society.

Explores the origins of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and discusses the impact it had on American politics and society.

Follows gifted African-American student Cedric Jennings from his crime-infested high school in Washington D.C. to his junior year at Brown University, discussing the problems he encountered along the road out of the ghetto.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the White House and how it has changed over the past two hundred years.

Looks at some of the recreational opportunities available at the White House, including movies, bowling, swimming, and special events.

Follows the life of Rebecca the raccoon, who lived in the White House during Calvin Coolidge's presidency.

An inspiring biography introducing children to the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the historic march on Washington in 1963.