A Kid's Guide to Washington, D.C.: Revised and Updated Edition [Paperback]

Inc Harcourt (Author), Miriam Chernick (Author), Richard Brown (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2008 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: A Kid's Guide to...

For children on school trips or traveling with their families, here is kid-friendly information about popular monuments, museums, exhibits, shopping, sporting events--and even day trips outside the immediate metropolitan area.
     Originally published in 1989, this handy guide now features completely updated text and photographs, along with the puzzles, games, and wonderful tidbits of trivia that have made it one of the most useful D.C. guidebooks for children.

A Kid's Guide to Washington, D.C. is the perfect traveling companion for any youngster who wants to play an active role in planning a family vacation.

 

Includes:

Puzzles

Games

Trivia

And More!

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Brimming with useful information in both text and sidebars, this sturdy, large-format guidebook covers a broad array of topics, everything from a brief history of Washington, D.C., to practical advice on how to get around the city. Originally published in 1989, the book has been substantially revised and updated. The book’s main strength is its child-friendly introduction to notable government buildings, memorials, museums, and other attractions. Among the many new destinations described are the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, the International Spy Museum, the National Museum of the American Indian, and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The extensive appendix now lists 128 places to see and gives their locations in the city and online. Shades of blue and red add color to the pages, which usually include graphic elements such as photos and line drawings. An attractive, practical guide for young visitors to Washington. Grades 4-6. --Carolyn Phelan

About the Author

Richard Brown is a published author, editor, illustrator, narrator, and a photographer of children's books. Some of the published credits of Richard Brown include A Kid's Guide to Washington, D.C.: Revised and Updated Edition, I'm Going to Read (Level 2): Halloween Party (I'm Going to Read Series), I Love Baby, and I'm Going to Read (Level 2): Hooray for the 4th of July (I'm Going to Read Series).

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper; Rev Upd edition (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152061258
• ISBN-13: 978-0152061258
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #17 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Travel
  • #18 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Social Science
  • #27 in Books > Children's Books > History > United States

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MY AUNT FROM FLORIDA LOVED THIS BOOK, May 26, 2008

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Sally (Bethesda, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Kid's Guide to Washington, D.C.: Revised and Updated Edition (Paperback)

My aunt from Florida was bringing her 8-year old granddaughter to DC for sightseeing. I sent her Miriam Chernick's book as a gift before they arrived so they could plan out their trip ahead of time. She absolutely loved it saying it was extremely helpful. She said she read much of it to her granddaughter prior to their visit and she said that the history was very easily understandable for this second grader. My aunt also found useful the highlights of what to see at each sight so that they weren't overwhelmed when they got to each attraction. They had so much fun doing the "Did You Know..." trivia part of each section that it added a dimension to her granddaughter's interest and understanding of the monuments and museums. Finally, my aunt said the book was so well organized that it made it a pleasure to use and made her trip to DC that much more relaxed and enjoyable! I plan to stock up on these books to give as gifts for folks who come to town so that I don't have to work so hard at playing tour guide because all the work is done for me by this terrific book!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This was the wrong book for us, April 10, 2009

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Dixiemagnolia "Dixiemagnolia" (Dixie) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Kid's Guide to Washington, D.C.: Revised and Updated Edition (Paperback)

This book is just too young for my 4th grader. Maybe a first grader would enjoy it better.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent, February 26, 2009

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Nilda Carrero "Boricua" (San Juan, Puerto Rico USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Kid's Guide to Washington, D.C.: Revised and Updated Edition (Paperback)

We are from Puerto Rico and we bought this book for our little nine years old. She like it so much, she read it and all together learn about Washington DC. Our trip will be on July and the book was a very useful tool for that. We highly recommended, she said to us "Mom and Dad how interesting is Washington DC, I learned a lot of things and I want to be there." The book is a good preparation for kids and for us also...the trip will never be the same without this preparation.