Fun fact file: US history!

The Industrial Revolution was one of the most dramatic eras of all time, filled with fascinating people, strange events, and incredible stories. Readers are drawn deep into the facts not covered in history textbooks, like working conditions, inventions, failures, and characters, to make this important history lesson fun and engaging.

Many US citizens know that the White House has been home to US presidents for over 200 years. But few people know that the "Presidents Mansion" has experienced two large fires, or that everything but the outer walls was removed and rebuilt in the 1950s. Readers are sure to enjoy exploring the White House like never before. At-level text is paired with helpful graphic organizers and amazing photographs of the White House throughout its history.

Many US citizens know that the White House has been home to US presidents for over 200 years. But few people know that the "President?s Mansion" has experienced two large fires, or that everything but the outer walls was removed and rebuilt in the 1950s. Readers are sure to enjoy exploring the White House like never before.

Countless statutes, sculptures, and structures have been built to celebrate important moments and people in US history. However, some US monuments are landforms produced by natural forces thousands of years ago. The dazzling photographs in this volume are sure to teach and tantalize readers.

The Stars and Stripes, has long been a symbol of freedom in the United States and all over the world. But the US flag we are familiar with today has only been around since 1959. Before that, the flag took on many different arrangements. Readers will learn about the many versions of the US flag that came before our current version.

The US Constitution is the oldest, shortest, one-document constitution in the world. But this ground-breaking document is much more than that?it proved to be the driving force behind the fight for independence all over the world. Readers are sure to be surprised and entertained by the numerous fun facts featured in this book.

Which president had the shortest term, and which was the first to be born in the United States? Which president was the tallest? Who was the shortest? These are just a few of the fun facts readers will find the answers to inside this book. The at-level text is designed to make learning about the presidency engaging and fun as well as informative.

The Declaration of Independence is one of the most famous letters in human history. Thomas Jefferson and the other Founding Fathers created this important document to announce their freedom from England. The age-appropriate text in this book is paired with little-known fun facts with fascinating photographs and illustrations.