national monuments

A history of the Statue of Liberty with an emphasis on the basic architecture, engineering, and mechanical procedures of construction.

Discusses the planning and building of the Washington Monument, erected in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States, and provides information about the National Mall where the monument is located.

Photographs and easy-to-read text introduce young readers to the history and significance of the Statue of Liberty.

An introduction to the history and creation of South Dakota's Mount Rushmore National Memorial, where the images of four presidents are sculpted into the mountain.

Describes the thought and effort that went into Daniel French's statue of Abraham Lincoln that is part of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and compares this likeness to others of Lincoln.

A history of America's most famous statue, discussing how it was built and why it was given to the United States.

Provides information about ten famous national monuments: the White House, Washington Monument, Statue of Liberty, Mesa Verde National Park, Mount Rushmore, Cabrillo National Monument, Lincoln Memorial, George Washington Carver National Monument, Jefferson Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Tells the story of the Statue of Liberty, including its construction in France, the drive to raise money for its pedestal in the U.S., and its unveiling in 1886, and discusses its status as a symbol of freedom.

Text and photos discuss the significant buildings and monuments in Washington, D.C., describing them and explaining their histories.

Describes the planning and building of the Statue of Liberty by the French as a gift to the United States.