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In many ways Washington, DC is the heart of our nation. There are many important buildings and monuments. The White House, the Supreme Court, and the Lincoln Memorial are just a few of the sights to see. People like to visit our nation's capital because it is a window to our past. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover.
In many ways Washington, DC is the heart of our nation. There are many important buildings and monuments. The White House, the Supreme Court, and the Lincoln Memorial are just a few of the sights to see. People like to visit our nation's capital because it is a window to our past. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover.
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Grade: 2-3
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Grade: 1-2
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Grade: 1-2
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Grade: 1-2
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Grade: 3-4
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Grade: 3-4
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Grade: 5-6
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Grade: 2-4
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Grade: K-1
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Grade: K-1
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Grade: K-1
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Grade: K-1
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Grade: 1-3
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Grade: 1-3
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Grade: 5-6
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Grade: 2-3
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Grade: 2-3
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Grade: 3-4
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Grade: 4-8
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