This resource book provides facts and activities about Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. The book introduces the structure and functions of government and connects the study of Washington's key places, people, and purposes to students' own communities. The activities are interdisciplinary and accommodate different ability levels and learning styles. The sections include: (1) "Washington in the Beginning"; (2) "Some of Washington's Important Places"; (3) "Some of Washington's Interesting People"; and (4) "Washington, D.C., Metro Game." Background information is provided for each section, along with activities and reproducible student pages. (EH)