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A celebratory guide, stunningly illustrated, of one of the world's great libraries.
Sam must decide how to spend the lucky money he's received for Chinese New Year.
Presents the Center for the Book of the Library of Congress, which was established to stimulate public interest in books, reading, and libraries. Posts contact information for the Center's headquarters in Washington, D.C., via mailing address and telephone and fax numbers. Discusses upcoming events, state Center affiliates, book fairs, and literary festivals. Contains recent press releases, a publications list, and a book events calendar. Links to the home page of the Library of Congress.
A new visual history of the Library of Congress from its creation in 1800 to the present day.
A Colorful and Fun Tour of Washington D.C. for the Littlest Explorers
This elegant volume, a guide to the Library of Congress's massive collection of architectural drawings, offers a celebration of the ambitious project of designing the nation's capital. Each of its "capital drawings" reflects some aspect of the lives, history, and values of the building's creators and sponsors. 55 color illustrations. 123 halftones.
An indispensable reference on World War II produced by the Library of Congress and edited by Pulitzer Prize–winning historian David M. Kennedy. With hundreds of illustrations and quotations from contemporary documents, this will be the most authoritative popular reference on World War II. The noted historian John Keegan called World War II "the largest single event in human history." More than sixty years after it ended, that war continues to shape our world. Going far beyond accounts of the major battles, The Library of Congress World War II Companion examines, in a unique and engaging manner, this devastating conflict, its causes, conduct, and aftermath. It considers the politics that sh...