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The U.S. Capitol : the seat of Congress Cover Image Book Book

The U.S. Capitol : the seat of Congress

Walton, Kathryn N. 1993- (author.).

Summary: "U.S. Congress was formed concurrently with the United States through the ratification of the Constitution. This unified body of lawmakers, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives, makes legislative decisions for the nation. Readers will learn essential information about this government institution, its historic home, and how its history has affected the operations of the modern U.S. government. Historical images, fascinating fact boxes, and insightful, accessible text provide students with the knowledge they need about this beautiful building and the legislators within."--

Item details

  • ISBN: 9781538387238
  • ISBN: 1538387239
  • ISBN: 9781538387214
  • ISBN: 1538387212
  • ISBN: 9781538387221
  • ISBN: 1538387220
  • ISBN: 9781538387245
  • Physical Description: print
    24 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: New York : PowerKids Press, 2023.

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: The Cornerstone of the Capitol -- Fighting for Freedom -- Building the Constitution -- The Three Branches -- The Capital and the Capitol -- The Capitol's Design -- Troubled Construction -- Two Houses -- The Capitol Building Today.

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