Books with title Washington Square

Each of the 52 volumes in the World Almanac Library of the States is filled with the most up-to-date information, including the latest Census results. Full-color photos bring to life the story of each state, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other outlying areas. In addition to an in-depth factual profile of each state in the form of a state Almanac, each book offers fascinating and lively discussions of the state's history, people, geography, government, economy, culture, and lifestyles. Each title also includes a section on notable people, a calendar of events, and enough primary source documents, time lines, maps, and other tools to make this unquestionably the best young adult reference material on the United States of America available anywhere.

Tucked into the northwestern corner of the contiguous United States, Washington boasts rainy forests, rushing rivers, towering mountains, and more.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Readers will explore these natural landscapes and visit Washington's greatest towns and cities as they learn about the state's history, culture, and wildlife.

Dust jacket notes: "Playing in Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village, David and Leilah discover a real wizard living behind the little black door in Washington Square Arch. He's only a second-class wizard, he explains sadly, but the children are impressed by his magic tapestry that shows what's going on anywhere, and his nine-legged table that plays games with one wooden ball under its claw feet. Their delight becomes dismay as the wizard accidentally turns David's Scottish Terrier into a marble statue - and to make matters worse, the statue is stolen. Magic and suspense are combined in this, one of Jane Yolen's funniest stories, set in a colorful part of New York."

From seeing glacier-capped mountains at Mount Rainier National Park to viewing Seattle from the top of the Space Needle, there's lots to see and do in Washington! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Washington special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.

Easy-to-read text with bright, full color photographs brings Washington to young students. Presented in a simple, easily understandable, "scrapbook" format, kids will truly enjoy opening this travelogue-like book. This 48-page book is filled with current state facts and statistical data. Important historical information segues to up-to-date details on cities, economics, geography, and climate. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.