The Capitol (Meet the Nation's Capitol)
by Lindsay Ward (Author) Lindsay Ward (Illustrator)
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.
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Gr 1-3--Fact-packed and populated with scenes of people who represent wide-ranging ethnicities, skin colors, and skills, this book is a good choice for children who have been hearing about headlines concerning the Capitol for over a year. They will uncover history about the three branches of government, the interiors of the Rotunda, who works there, the men and women of the Senate, and why it's so important. What prevents this book from being exemplary nonfiction is a silly find-the-cat subplot and the planting of fictional school children among the representatives and scenes that are just too real to trivialize with make-believe. Also missing: varied body types, varied heights among the adults, wheelchairs, crutches, canes, sign language, hearing aids, or anything to indicate that the people at the Capitol truly represent an actual sample of a real-life population. Back matter includes a glossary, notable facts, and resources. VERDICT A missed opportunity for a grand tour, but a starting point for some children.--Kimberly Olson Fakih
Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.JNF043000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Politics & Government
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United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
