For more than 200 years, Washington, DC, has been the capital of the United States. Today, the district celebrates the nation's history and heroes and serves as a beacon of American ideals. Washington, DC examines the district's monuments, museums, and government buildings and explores what these locations can teach visitors about the nation today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.