The U.S. Capitol: Introducing Primary Sources

by Kathryn Clay

Overview

The U.S. Capitol represents our nation's government and its laws. Using primary sources, young readers hear the story behind this American symbol from the people who helped make it what it is today. Engaging text, colorful photos, sidebars, and a variety of primary sources introduce young readers to the U.S. Capitol.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496651280
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Introducing Primary Sources
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	14 MB
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Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Kathryn Clay has written more than 40 nonfiction children’s books about everything from dancing to dinosaurs. She also teaches college writing courses. She has a Master’s of Arts in Literature from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Kathryn lives in southern Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

Table of Contents

Primary Sources 4

The Residence Act 6

Choosing a Design 8

Building Begins 10

North Wing 12

South Wing 14

Capitol Fire 16

Capitol Under Construction 18

Dome and Rotunda 20

Capitol Crypt 22

National Statuary Hall 24

The U.S. Capitol Today 26

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Read more 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 32

Index 32

Interviews

Age-appropriate primary sources on each spread, including photographs, newspaper articles, and other media, carefully leveled text by Fountas & Pinnell, Smithsonian branding, graphic organizers in each title, critical thinking questions using the common core

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
K-Gr 2—These three volumes introduce their respective subjects through clear prose. The Declaration of Independence details the beginning of the U.S. independence movement and analyzes various parts of the document. The U.S. Capitol provides pertinent facts about the building, such as how it "has 540 rooms, 658 windows, and 85 doorways." This is followed by a history of the design, building, and damage in the War of 1812. Similar information is featured in The White House. Facts are presented in inserts, and the main text covers a good amount of information in a limited number of pages. VERDICT Will appeal to browsers and report writers alike.

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