Capital

Explore the history of the capital city of the United States and its construction in this “stirring…thoughtful” (School Library Journal) nonfiction picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Lynn Curlee—now with a new look!

The White House. The Washington Monument. The Lincoln Memorial. The Jefferson Memorial. The Capitol building.

These structures define and glorify our nation’s history and stand today as towering symbols of architectural achievement. However, the moving and awe-ins...