| Capital Days: Michael Shiner's Journal and the Growth of Our Nation's Capital Contributor(s): Bolden, Tonya (Author) |
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ISBN: 1419707337 ISBN-13: 9781419707339 Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2015 |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2014024668 |
| Age Level: 8-12 |
| Grade Level: 3-7 |
| Lexile Measure: 1140(Not Available) |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 10.2" W x 10.1" L (1.70 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product |
| Review Citations: School Library Journal 02/01/2015 pg. 126 Booklist 02/01/2015 pg. 39 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2015 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2015 pg. 301 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2015 pg. 222 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Capital Days introduces young readers to Washington, D.C., during the early to mid-19th century. Spanning more than 60 years, the story of Michael Shiner (c. 1804-1880) highlights a period of immense change in our country and its capital. Covering the burning of the city during the War of 1812, the rebuilding of the Capitol and White House, the raising of the Washington Monument, and on through the Civil War, the end of slavery, and numerous other "capital days," this book offers readers fresh insights and background on how our nation's capital came to be. The book includes excerpts from Shiner's diary, other primary sources, archival images, and a timeline.Much as she did in Maritcha and Searching for Sarah Rector, award-winning author Tonya Bolden expertly examines the intricacies of American history through the lens of one relatable person's life. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bolden, Tonya: - Tonya Bolden's work has garnered much praise, including the Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award, James Madison Award, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, and the Young Adult Library Services Association Best Book for Young Adults list. Visit her website at tonyaboldenbooks.com and follow her on Twitter @tonyaboldenbook. |
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