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Capital Days

by Tonya Bolden
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"Details the story of Michael Shiner, a slave in nineteenth-century America . . . this excellent title offers a uniquely personal look at history. A must-have." —School Library Journal (starred review)
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 forSarah Rector, award-winning author Tonya Bolden expertly examines the intricacies of American history through the lens of one relatable person's life.
"A broad, tantalizing glimpse of history in the making." —Booklist

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  • Release date

    March 31, 2022

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    • Kindle Book

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      • ISBN: 9781613126875

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781613126875
      • File size: 52617 KB
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  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 1140
    • Text Difficulty: 8-9

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  • Kindle Book
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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:1140
  • Text Difficulty:8-9