| Capital Days: Michael Shiner's Journal and the Growth of Our Nation's Capital Contributor(s): Bolden, Tonya (Author) |
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ISBN: 1419707337 ISBN-13: 9781419707339 Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2014024668 |
| Lexile Measure: 1140 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 10.2" W x 10.1" (1.70 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Capital Days introduces young readers to Washington, D.C., during the early to mid-19th century. Spanning more than 60 years, the story of Michael Shiner (c. 1804-1880) highlights a period of immense change in our country and its capital. Covering the burning of the city during the War of 1812, the rebuilding of the Capitol and White House, the raising of the Washington Monument, and on through the Civil War, the end of slavery, and numerous other "capital days," this book offers readers fresh insights and background on how our nation's capital came to be. The book includes excerpts from Shiner's diary, other primary sources, archival images, and a timeline.Much as she did in Maritcha and Searching for Sarah Rector, award-winning author Tonya Bolden expertly examines the intricacies of American history through the lens of one relatable person's life. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bolden, Tonya: - Tonya Bolden's work has garnered much praise, including the Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award, James Madison Award, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, and the Young Adult Library Services Association Best Book for Young Adults list. Visit her website at tonyaboldenbooks.com and follow her on Twitter @tonyaboldenbook. |