A Kid's Guide to Washington, D. C.

June 1, 2008
Brimming with useful information in both text and sidebars, this sturdy, large-format guidebook covers a broad array of topics, everything froma brief history of Washington, D.C., to practical advice onhow to get around the city. Originally published in 1989, the book has been substantially revised and updated. The books main strength is its child-friendly introduction to notable government buildings, memorials, museums, and other attractions. Among the many new destinations described are the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, the International Spy Museum, the National Museum of the American Indian, and theU.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The extensive appendix now lists 128 places to see and gives their locations in the city and online. Shades of blue and red add color to the pages, which usually include graphic elements such as photos and line drawings. An attractive, practical guide for young visitors to Washington.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.)