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Author: Harriet Baskas
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2011-04-12
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 0762769009
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe definitive collection of Washington's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Washington residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.
Author: Harriet Baskas
Publisher: Globe Pequot
Published: 2007-10
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780762742356
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWashington Curiosities is your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things Washington State has to offer. Travel writer Harriet Baskas has combed Washington for one-of-a-kind gems that make her home state truly unique. You'll meet a man who owns the world's second largest Frisbee collection; tour the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute; discover where to go to taste a gigantic cherry pie; take a dip in the healing waters of Soap Lake. Whether you were born and raised in Washington or are a recent transplant, Baskas's home-grown humour will have you laughing out loud as she introduces you to the neighbours you never knew you had and takes you to places you never knew existed - right in your own backyard.
Author: Jeff Davis
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 1402745451
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEach fun and intriguing volume offers more than 250 illustrated pages of places where tourists usually don't venture. These unique travel guides are chock-full of information about oddball curiosities, ghostly places, local legends, and peculiar roadside attractions.
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Published:
Total Pages: 50
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Washington Monument is one of the most recognizable monuments in Washington D.C.. It took over 50 years to build, and it has stood for over 100 years. How much do you know about this magnificent monument. How thick are the walls at the base of the monument? Why is the Washington Monument made up of two different colors of marble? Why is there a stone in the monument that says “My language, my land, my nation of Wales – Wales forever”? What metal was used to cap the Washington Monument? Find out more about the Washington Monument and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Author: Emily McAuliffe
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 9780736822770
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents information about the state of Washington, its nickname, flag, motto, and emblems.
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Published:
Total Pages: 26
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Washington Monument is one of the most recognizable monuments in Washington D.C.. It took over 50 years to build, and it has stood for over 100 years. How much do you know about this magnificent monument. How thick are the walls at the base of the monument? Why is the Washington Monument made up of two different colors of marble? Why is there a stone in the monument that says “My language, my land, my nation of Wales – Wales forever”? What metal was used to cap the Washington Monument? Find out more about the Washington Monument and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Author: Steve Pomper
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2009-09-01
Total Pages: 227
ISBN-13: 0762758074
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Author: Cullen Gwin
Publisher: Learning Island
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Total Pages: 54
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKWashington D.C. is our nation’s capitol. It is where many of our important laws are made, and the place that runs our country. What happens in Washington DC affects our lives in many ways, but how much do you know about this place? Do you know: By law, how large is Washington DC allowed to be? What made the way Washington DC was laid out different from every other city in America at that time? Is Washington DC larger or smaller than it was when it was first formed? What happened to many buildings in Washington DC 15 years after the city was formed? How long did it take Washington DC to get paved roads after it was formed? Find out the answers to these questions and many more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Author: Albert E. Kennedy
Publisher:
Published: 2004-01-01
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9781932433326
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Robb Murray
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2014-07-01
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1491402067
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Washington Monument is the tallest and most famous tribute to our nation s capitol. But do you know the real history behind the monument? Historic, primary source photos and explorative infographics help kids learn even more about this famous structure."
