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Story of the Capitol

Cornerstones of Freedom

by Marilyn Prolman

5th grade
31
Pages
1
Points
Quiz
47m
Read time

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About this book

In 1792, President George Washington and Pierre L1Enfant, the man who planned the District of Columbia, decided to hold a contest. It would help them choose the architect who would design the new country1s Capitol. At the last minute, they picked William Thornton. His design called for a classical building with two wings joined by a dome in the center. This illustrated Weekly Reader Book for children is the story of the Capitol and how it has served for more than two centuries as the center of government for the U.S.

Juvenile Nonfiction

Book Details

Published
1969
Pages
31
Word Count
Language
en
ISBN
9780756753092

AR Reading Details

AR Level
5.9 (5th grade)
Quiz Points
1 pts
AR Quiz
Available

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What AR level is Story of the Capitol?

Story of the Capitol has an AR level of 5.9, which corresponds to a 5th grade reading level.

How many AR points is Story of the Capitol worth?

Story of the Capitol is worth 1 AR points. It has 0 words and has an AR quiz available.

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Story of the Capitol is recommended for based on its interest level. The AR level of 5.9 typically corresponds to 5th grade.

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