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.
Provides a history of the Washington Monument, including why it was built, facts about its construction, and popular misconceptions about the structure.
A photographic tribute to the Washington Monument, the tallest freestanding masonry structure in the world, discussing its history, and its restoration in the 1990s, and looking at some of the historic events that have taken place in the monument's shadow.
An introduction to American symbols, focusing on the Washington Monument and its history. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the Washington Monument to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--.
"A giant column of granite and marble honors our country's first president. The Washington Monument towers over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Discover the story behind this famous national landmark. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions"--From the publisher's web site.
