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Capital Days: Michael Shiner's Journal and the Growth of Our Nation's Capital
Bolden Tonya
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Description for Capital Days: Michael Shiner's Journal and the Growth of Our Nation's Capital
hardcover. A unique non-fiction picture book about the growth of Washington, D.C., during the early to mid-nineteenth century, as told through the fascinating journal entries of former slave Michael Shiner (c. 1804-1880). Num Pages: 96 pages, Archival images throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBBFC; 3JH; 5AL; YBCS; YNH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 262 x 257 x 16. Weight in Grams: 834.
Michael Shiner's Capital Days introduces young readers to Washington, D.C. during the early to mid-nineteenth century. Spanning over 60 years, the story of Michael Shiner highlights a period of immense change in America and its capital. From the burning of the city during the War of 1812 to the rebuilding/renovation of the Capitol and White House to the raising of the Washington Monument to the Civil War, the end of slavery and numerous other "capital days," this book offers readers fresh insights and background about how our nation's capital came to be. The book includes excerpts from Shiner's diary, other ... Read more
Michael Shiner's Capital Days introduces young readers to Washington, D.C. during the early to mid-nineteenth century. Spanning over 60 years, the story of Michael Shiner highlights a period of immense change in America and its capital. From the burning of the city during the War of 1812 to the rebuilding/renovation of the Capitol and White House to the raising of the Washington Monument to the Civil War, the end of slavery and numerous other "capital days," this book offers readers fresh insights and background about how our nation's capital came to be. The book includes excerpts from Shiner's diary, other ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781419707339
SKU
V9781419707339
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Bolden Tonya
Tonya Bolden has written a number of books about the African American experience. Her work has garnered much praise, including the Coretta Scott King Honor Award, James Madison Book Award, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, YALSA Best Book of the Year and CCBC Best Book of the Year.
Reviews for Capital Days: Michael Shiner's Journal and the Growth of Our Nation's Capital
STARRED REVIEW "Well written and impeccably researched, this excellent title offers a uniquely personal look at history. A must-have."
April Sanders, Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL
School Library Journal
A broad, tantalizing glimpse of history in the making.
John Peters
Booklist
April Sanders, Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL
School Library Journal
A broad, tantalizing glimpse of history in the making.
John Peters
Booklist