| Washington, D.C. Contributor(s): Katis, Alex (Author) |
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ISBN: 0761133089 ISBN-13: 9780761133087 Publisher: Workman Publishing OUR PRICE: $9.31 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2004 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: WASHINGTON D.C FANDEX celebrates the spirited city of Washington, D.C., from Capitol Hill to the National Air and Space Museum to the splendor of 3,000 blossoming cherry trees given by the the mayor of Tokyo in 1912. Here's the Mall, America's front yard, and the Smithsonian, founded with the mysterious bequest of 105 sacks of gold from an English scientist. Packed with history trivia, and practical information, WASHINGTON, D.C. captures the fascinating cornucopia of monuments, museums, parks, buildings, neighborhoods, and official sites that is the District of Columbia, to bring America's capital and all its must-see destinations to your fingertips. 50 INDIDIVIDUALLY DIE-CUT CARDS |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | United States - South - South Atlantic (dc, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, Sc, Va, Wv) - Travel | Special Interest - Family - Travel | Reference - General |
| Lexile Measure: 1240 |
| Series: Fandex Family Field Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.89" H x 4.2" W x 10.7" (0.69 lbs) 50 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - District of Columbia - Topical - Family - Cultural Region - South Atlantic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Introducing a brand new Fandex(R) idea: the travel guide, perfect for families planning a trip and a great souvenir or gift to bring back home. A natural marriage of format and subject, each guide combines unique, individually die-cut cards with full-color photographs and illustrations and a lively, fact-filled text. Launching the travel guides is "Washington, D.C.," one of the most visited, family-friendly destinations in the U.S. "Washington, D.C." is a colorful, history- and fact-packed tour of the nation's capital. Visit Union Station, rescued from decrepitude and now Washington's most frequented destination. The ingeniously designed Pentagon--the world's largest office building, yet no two points are farther apart than a seven-minute walk. Plus Georgetown, the Capitol, the intrigue of Embassy Row, and what really goes on inside the Naval Observatory. |
Contributor Bio(s): Katis, Alex: - Alex Katis is a former producer for the Discovery Channel and is the author of Fandex(R)Washington, D.C. She lives in San Francisco. |