Best Museums For Kids In Washington Dc - April 2024

Romeo and Juliet (Folger Shakespeare Library)

In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare creates a violent world, in which two young people fall in love. It is not simply that their families disapprove; the Montagues and the Capulets are engaged in a blood feud. In this death-filled setting, the movement from love at first sight to the lovers’ final union in death seems almost inevitable. And yet, this play set in an extraordinary world has become the quintessential story of young love. In part because of its exquisite language, it is easy to respond as if it were about all young lovers. The authoritative edition of Romeo and Juliet from The Folg... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0743477111
• ASIN: 0743477111
• ISBN: 0743477111
• Brand: Simon & Schuster
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

Who Was Anne Frank?

In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. Who Was Anne Frank? looks closely at Anne’s life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding, and the legacy of her diary. Black-and-white illustrations including maps and diagrams provide historical and visual reference in an easy-to-read biography written in a way that is appropriate and accessible for younger readers.

• ASIN: 0448444828
• ASIN: 0448444828
• ISBN: 0448444828
• Brand: Grosset Dunlap
• Manufacturer: Penguin Workshop

Who Was Albert Einstein?

Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein-but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, here's the story of Albert Einstein's life, told in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the world he lived in and changed.

• ASIN: 0448424967
• ASIN: 0448424967
• ISBN: 0448424967
• Brand: Grosset Dunlap
• Manufacturer: Penguin Workshop

Good Night Washington, DC

Good Night Washington DC features the National Zoo, Library of Congress, the White House, National Mall, Washington Monument, Museum of National History, Air and Space Museum, Lincoln Memorial, and more. This charming and educational board book tours young readers around the magnificent city of Washington DC. Children will be lulled into a peaceful night's sleep after visiting the area's most treasured icons and famous landmarks. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes.Man... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0977797910
• ASIN: 0977797910
• ISBN: 0977797910
• Brand: Our World Of Books
• Manufacturer: Good Night Books

The Mystery in Washington D.C. (The Boxcar Children Mystery & Activities Specials)

The Boxcar Children take a trip to Washington, D.C, and visit the Capitol Building and the Air and Space Museum. But when things start disappearing from their hotel, and they realize they are being followed, the children know there's a mystery.

• ASIN: 0807554103
• ASIN: 0807554103
• ISBN: 9780807554104
• Brand: Albert Whitman & Company
• Manufacturer: INDPB

Hey Kids! Let's Visit Washington DC: Fun, Facts and Amazing Discoveries for Kids (Hey Kids! Let's Visit Travel Books #1)

Fun and Exciting Facts about Washington DC!Hey Kids! Did you know...•There's a mall in downtown Washington DC that doesn't sell anything?•There's a place in DC where you can see US currency (paper money) printed? •There's a name for the odd shape of the Washington Monument?•The National Cathedral is filled with stained glass windows depicting American History? You will find out all about these things and much more fun Washington DC facts. You will love this book whether you are preparing for a vacation with the family, or simply if you simply want to learn a little more about Washingto... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00SIC8NXS
• ASIN: B00SIC8NXS

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Washington, DC: 2019

DK Eyewitness travel guides: award-winning guidebooksFind your corner of Washington, DC with this essential travel guide to this great city, designed to help you create your own unique trip and to transport you there before you’ve even packed your case – learn about the nation’s history at the Lincoln Memorial, enjoy the view from the Washington Monument, or explore the exhibits at the National Gallery of Art.  The DK Eyewitness Guide to Washington, DC covers the must-see sights and the hidden corners, so you won’t miss a thing.• Gorgeous, all-new color photography so you can imagin... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465471537
• ASIN: 1465471537
• ISBN: 1465471537
• Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel

Armstrong: The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon (Mouse Adventures)

A long time ago a mouse learned to fly . . . and crossed the Atlantic. But what happened next? Torben Kuhlmann's stunning new book transports readers to the moon and beyond! On the heels of Lindbergh: The Tale of a Flying Mouse comes Armstrong: A Mouse on the Moon—where dreams are determined only by the size of your imagination and the biggest innovators are the smallest of all. The book ends with a brief non-fiction history of human space travel—from Galileo’s observations concerning the nature of the universe to man's first steps on the moon.

• ASIN: 0735842620
• ASIN: 0735842620
• ISBN: 0735842620
• Brand: NorthSouth NY
• Manufacturer: NorthSouth Books

Frommer's Washington D.C. with Kids (Frommer's With Kids)

LET FROMMER'S SHOW YOU WHERE YOUR KIDS CAN: Take a simulated orbital flight Dress like Thomas Jefferson Ogle the Hope Diamond Pet a horseshoe crab Touch a moon rock Crawl through a replica of an African termites' mound See money being made PLUS INVALUABLE TRAVEL TIPS: Age ranges for each sight and activity Hotels that offer cribs and rollaway beds A complete rundown on restaurants with kids' menus Shopping for everything from baby booties to comic books Words of wisdom on safety in Washington, D.C. How to have a good time without breaking the bank

• ASIN: 0470556129
• ASIN: 0470556129
• ISBN: 0470556129
• Manufacturer: *Frommers

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide London: 2018

From taking in the magnificent sight of Big Ben and Parliament Square from the great heights of the London Eye to walking across Tower Bridge after visiting the historic Tower of London to treating yourself to a night at the theatre on the city's West End, London truly offers a little bit of everything.Included with the book is a download of the free DK Audio Walks container app, available from the Apple Store and Google Play. Use it to scan the book's barcode and then download your five free audio walking tours for London.Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: London.   • Hotel and restau... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465460446
• ASIN: 1465460446
• ISBN: 1465460446
• Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel

The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet

A boundary-leaping debut tracing a gifted young map maker’s attempt to understand the ways of the worldWhen twelve-year-old genius cartographer T. S. Spivet receives an unexpected phone call from the Smithsonian announcing he has won the prestigious Baird Award, life as normal—if you consider mapping dinner table conversations normal—is interrupted and a wild cross-country adventure begins, taking T. S. from his family home just north of Divide, Montana, to the museum’s hallowed halls.There are some answers here on the road from Divide and some new questions, too. How does one map the ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0143117351
• ASIN: 0143117351
• ISBN: 0143117351
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement (Race, Rhetoric, and Media Series)

Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement offers the first, and as of 2018, only comprehensive account of the 1955 murder, the trial, and the 2004-2007 FBI investigation into the case and Mississippi grand jury decision. By all accounts, it is the definitive account of the case. It tells the story of Emmett Till, the fourteen-year-old African American boy from Chicago brutally lynched for a harmless flirtation at a country store in the Mississippi Delta. Anderson utilizes documents that had never been available to previous researchers, such as the t... [Read More]

• ASIN: B014E201NK
• ASIN: B014E201NK
• Manufacturer: University Press of Mississippi

City Walks with Kids: Washington D.C.: 50 Adventures on Foot

Walks include: The White House Georgetown National Aquarium International Spy Museum Logan Circle

• ASIN: 0811861694
• ASIN: 0811861694
• ISBN: 0811861694
• Manufacturer: Chronicle Books

The Great Society Subway: A History of the Washington Metro (Creating the North American Landscape)

Drivers in the nation's capital face a host of hazards: high-speed traffic circles, presidential motorcades, jaywalking tourists, and bewildering signs that send unsuspecting motorists from the Lincoln Memorial into suburban Virginia in less than two minutes. And parking? Don't bet on it unless you're in the fast lane of the Capital Beltway during rush hour.Little wonder, then, that so many residents and visitors rely on the Washington Metro, the 106-mile rapid transit system that serves the District of Columbia and its inner suburbs. In the first comprehensive history of the Metro, Zachary M.... [Read More]

• ASIN: 080188246X
• ASIN: 080188246X
• ISBN: 080188246X
• Brand: Brand: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Manufacturer: Johns Hopkins University Press

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Washington, DC: 2018

• ASIN: 1465460489
• ASIN: 1465460489
• ISBN: 1465460489
• Manufacturer: DK Eyewitness Travel

Best Hikes with Kids: Washington DC, the Beltway & Beyond

* A range of easy to challenging hikes for kids of all ages and within a 2-hour drive of the DC area * Most hikes feature water, rocks, historical sites, natural areas, or parks--all fun

• UPC: 37367709

Best Hikes with Kids: Washington DC, The Beltway & Beyond - eBook

* A range of easy to challenging hikes for kids of all ages and within a 2-hour drive of the DC area * Most hikes feature water, rocks, historical sites, natural areas, or parks—all fun

• UPC: 906493086

Family Guide Washington, DC - eBook

Discover how the whole family can enjoy Washington, DC-from the Lincoln Memorial and the White House to the National Air and Space Museum-with this colorful, kids-oriented travel guide.The best places to visit in DC are

• UPC: 645762329

Washington, D.C.

In Best Hikes Near Washington, DC authors Bill and Mary Burnham detail the best hikes within an hour's drive of the greater DC metro area perfect for the urban and suburbanite hard-pressed to find great

• UPC: 10601119