Washington

Washington
ISBN-10
0516223860
ISBN-13
9780516223865
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / State & Local
Pages
80
Language
English
Published
2003
Publisher
Children's Press
Author
Christine Webster

Description

This series meets National Curriculam Standards for: Social Studies: Civic Ideals & Pratices Individuals, Groups, & Institutions People, Places, & Environments Power, Authority, & Governance Production, Distribution, & Consumption

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