The Capitol: A Meet the Nation's Capitol Book

Description

Fans of Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World will enjoy this fun, interactive picture book about the nation's capitol, the meeting place of Congress. Learn more about this important building in the first book of this picture book series. Welcome to the Capitol! The Capitol is the meeting place of the United States Congress. Over 2,000 people work here, including 100 senators and 435 representatives from all 50 states. Peter is visiting his dad, the head mason. Nima is meeting up with her mom, a senator. Gabriel is handing out headphones with his grandma, an official tour guide at the building. What will they see and learn at the Capitol This interactive book is perfect for kids to learn all about the different people who work in and help maintain one of the country's most important and famous buildings. It includes educational backmatter, a glossary, counting prompts, and search-and-find elements.

Lindsay Ward was born and raised in California. She is the author and illustrator of several books, including most recently "Brobarians" (Two Lions, 2017), "The Importance of Being 3" (Dial, 2016), and "Rosco vs. the Baby" (S&S, 2016). She is also the author of "Henry Finds His Word" (Dial, 2015), "When Blue Met Egg" (Dial, 2012), and "Please Bring Balloons" (Dial, 2013), which was made into a play by the New York City Children's Theater in 2017. She lives in Ohio with her husband, two children and dog. She also owns a stationary company, Foreword Press + Design. Lindsay Ward was born and raised in California. She is the author and illustrator of several books, including most recently "Brobarians" (Two Lions, 2017), "The Importance of Being 3" (Dial, 2016), and "Rosco vs. the Baby" (S&S, 2016). She is also the author of "Henry Finds His Word" (Dial, 2015), "When Blue Met Egg" (Dial, 2012), and "Please Bring Balloons" (Dial, 2013), which was made into a play by the New York City Children's Theater in 2017. She lives in Ohio with her husband, two children and dog. She also owns a stationary company, Foreword Press + Design.