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We visited museums and sites that we otherwise might not have gone to, if we hadn’t read the book.
Reina
Age 13
Summary:
Tara and Neil are looking forward to spending a few days exploring the sights of Washington, DC, with their parents. But when a long-hidden family secret is discovered, their fun family trip turns into a frantic race against time to save a mysterious and magical creature: the snallygaster. Soon the Landers find themselves following clues and solving puzzles that take them through the city’s museums, memorials, and monuments. Can they follow the trail to the end before they run out of time? Will they be able to save their mysterious new friend? Or is the snallygaster doomed?
Attractions Covered:
- Arlington National Cemetery
- International Spy Museum
- Jefferson Memorial
- Lincoln Memorial
- Museum of Natural History
- National Air and Space Museum
- National Archives
- National Gallery of Art
- National Mall
- National Museum of American History
- National Zoo
- Tidal Basin
- US Capitol
- Washington Monument
- White House
- World War II Memorial
Bonus Reference Section:
- Washington, DC, Adventure Map
- A Quick Look at American History
- American English vs. British English
- Local Foods You Must Try
- Famous People from Washington, DC
- Interesting Facts about USA and Washington, DC
