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Ms. Rooney's entire class from Polk Street School embarks on a two‑day excursion to Washington, D.C. The trip offers young learners the chance to see historic landmarks such as the Washington Monument, the National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian’s natural history museum, and the National Zoo. Emily Arrow, one of the most enthusiastic students, looks forward to the adventure. When the day of the trip arrives, however, complications arise that disrupt the plans and test the students’ problem‑solving skills.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Patricia Reilly Giff
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