{"product_id":"capital-paperback-2","title":"Capital - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLynn Curlee\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLynn Curlee\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the history of the capital city of the United States and its construction in this \"stirring...thoughtful\" (\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e) nonfiction picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Lynn Curlee--now with a new look!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe White House. The Washington Monument. The Lincoln Memorial. The Jefferson Memorial. The Capitol building.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese structures define and glorify our nation's history and stand today as towering symbols of architectural achievement. However, the moving and awe-inspiring tale behind their construction is often left untold. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book explores the forces behind, and the people working for, the creation of these monuments, detailing the brilliance, agony, and creative spirit that went into them--revitalizing the history of Washington, DC, and the growth of a nation.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLynn Curlee was educated as an art historian and worked as a fine artist for many years before he began to make children's books. Three of his books, \u003ci\u003eCapital\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLiberty\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRushmore\u003c\/i\u003e, were chosen by the Barbara Bush Literacy Campaign as their Book of the Year in three consecutive years. Mr. Curlee has won numerous awards for his work, including but not limited to a Robert F. Sibert Honor Book (\u003ci\u003eBrooklyn Bridge\u003c\/i\u003e), Orbis Pictus Award (\u003ci\u003eRushmore\u003c\/i\u003e), ALA Notable Books for Children (\u003ci\u003eLiberty\u003c\/i\u003e), and Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (\u003ci\u003eParthenon\u003c\/i\u003e). His other books include \u003ci\u003eBallpark\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTrains\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Mythological Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Seven Wonders of the Ancient World\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Norwich, Connecticut, with his partner and two Great Danes. Find out more on Instagram @LynnCurlee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 9.7 x 10.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capital\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47312681140473,"sku":"9781665968911","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/Y-98CgqPLj9781665968911.webp?v=1769393879","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/capital-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}