gateway arch (saint louis, mo.)

"Discusses the features and history of the Gateway Arch. Includes several fun facts and a That's Amazing! feature"--Provided by publisher.

This magnificent arch rises on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri. The nation's tallest monument is the centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, honoring Thomas Jefferson's vision of westward expansion. This magnificent arch rises on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri. The nation's tallest monument is the centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, honoring Thomas Jefferson's vision of westward expansion. Despite its controversial beginning, this amazing structure is now a national treasure and symbol of the nation's reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

St. Louis Gateway Arch is a tribute to Thomas Jefferson and the explorers and pioneers who shaped the American West. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, it stands 630 feet (189 m) high, making it the tallest monument in the United States. Included on the grounds of the arch are the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, and St. Louis' Old Courthouse.

Tells the story of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, a monument constructed in honor of the people who settled the American West in the 1800s.

Discusses the construction, history, and current status of the Gateway Arch in Saint Louis, Missouri, which is both a bridge across the Mississippi River and a memorial to the city's role in pioneer days.

Presents an introduction to the Gateway Arch of St. Louis, Missouri, in simple text with illustrations, explaining its history, design, and how it was constructed.

Chronicles the history, design, and building of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.