signs and symbols

Photographs and brief, straightforward text describe several monuments and buildings that are symbols of America's values, including the Jefferson Memorial, the United States Capitol building, and Mount Rushmore. Features a list of facts and online resources.

Emanuela has used her magic to rule the six cities of Occhia absolutely and without mercy toward those who 'disrespect' her, while her enemy Verene controls the resistance, just as they agreed--but now everything is going wrong, the 'omens' are out of control, and since Emanuela has already killed the old rulers who might have explained the deeper secrets of magic, she and Verene will have to work together in order to keep all the cities from collapsing into chaos.

"A symbol, such as a flag, stands for something. Read this book to learn about symbols from around the world. Then decide, what's your symbol?"--Publisher.

In this book you will find the definitive A-Z guide to the ancient meanings of signs and symbols, some of which have been lost for thousands of years. From different cultures and religions across the world, here are signs of magic and mystery, secret alphabets, scripts, and numerology. Find out why Masonic temples have black-and-white checkered floors, where in the natural world the Golden Mean can be found, why the pentagram is considered a magical symbol of power, and more.

"Introduce your child to different landmarks, monuments, and symbols in and of the United States . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"Once there were many stories in the world . . . But one day, a story decided that it was the best, the most important story ever. It called itself the One and started to consume every other story it came across. The One ate stories made of seas and others full of dogs. Soon it seemed that the One was all there was or was it? Author-illustrator Sam Winston uses writing systems such as cuneiform and Tibetan, Egyptian hieroglyphs and ogham to illustrate this book in his signature typography-based style, using symbols and letters that have relayed the world's stories over the centuries"--Provided by publisher. Includes author's note.

"Looks at the genesis and adoption of the world's most recognizable symbols"--.

The Washington Monument is a tall stone tower in Washington, DC. The monument stands as a tribute to the leadership, wisdom, and strength of the first president of the United States. Find out more in Washington Monument, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.

The Jefferson Memorial is located on Washington National Mall, along the Potomac River Tidal Basin. The memorial was made to honor one of the most important figures in early American history. Find out more in Jefferson Memorial, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.

The United States Capitol, in Washington, DC, serves as a workplace for the U.S. Congress. Situated on top of Capitol Hill, the Capitol building overlooks the National Mall and the Lincoln Memorial. Find out more in Capitol Building, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.