mount rushmore national memorial (s.d.)

Describes the planning and creation of Mount Rushmore and discusses its significance as an American symbol.

Tells the story of sculptor Gutzon Borglum's creation of Mount Rushmore in simple text, describing its long construction by nearly four hundred workers, the size of its sculpted faces, and the reasons Borglum chose the four presidents it depicts.

Simple text and photographs discuss the design and carving of Mount Rushmore, how the monument is taken care of, and its role as a tourist destination, with a comparison of the project to the Crazy Horse Memorial.

When Catalina "Cat" Duran and her friends in the History Club arrive at Mount Rushmore on a school trip they find that someone is playing dangerous tricks and trying to drive people away from the park.

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to Mount Rushmore. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"Introduces pre-readers to simple concepts about Mt. Rushmore using short sentences and repetition of words"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the history of Mount Rushmore with facts about the landmark.

Photographs, maps, and simple text introduce young readers to Mount Rushmore and what it symbolizes for America.

Describes the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.

Discusses the importance of Mount Rushmore to the culture of the U.S., and covers how long it took to carve and the controversies surrounding the landmark.