Washington D.C. From A-Z: Our Nation's Capitol from A-Z - Hardcover

"Schroeder and O'Brien employ the alphabet to pair lesser-known tidbits with humorous ink-and-watercolor caricatures to, in this case, present some of the people, places, and politics associated with the nation's capital. . . . this will find a receptive audience with trivia buffs, tourists, and residents of all ages." --Kirkus Reviews

"An entertaining look at the U.S. capital." --School Library Journal

An ILA Teacher's Choice Title

Humorous cartoons accompany this off-beat guide to the District of Columbia. It is filled with intriguing details about important landmarks and the people who have come to the capital to run the nation’s business, celebrate, protest, live in the thick of it all or just visit. From the aluminum tip of the towering Washington monument to the marble bathtubs in the Capital building’s basement, this book offers a top to bottom look at Washington D.C. and it’s eclectic history. The end papers feature a map of the District.