memorials

Flickering lights and a ghastly screech begin plaguing Murky Creek at the turn of each hour. The Phantom Fingers investigate the clock tower by the high school football stadium and the memorial inside it, dedicated to a star player who would have reason to curse his old stomping ground.

The Jefferson Memorial is located on Washington National Mall, along the Potomac River Tidal Basin. The memorial was made to honor one of the most important figures in early American history. Find out more in Jefferson Memorial, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.

"Readers will explore the meaning behind Mount Rushmore, a sculpture that is located in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. This . . . book uses color images and . . . text to explain how this work of art came to be and why Mount Rushmore has become known as a . . . symbol of the United States"--Provided by publisher.

"A deeply moving nonfiction picture book about the 9/11 Survivor Tree and the spirit of America"--Provided by the publisher.

"Learn all about the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, from how it was created to what it is like to visit"--Provided by publisher.

"As communities wrestle with the history of racism, the display of symbols such as Confederate statues and the flag itself is hotly debated across the country. Explore why many believe such symbols should be left in the past"--.

"One is a 100th birthday present from France, one was once the tallest building in the world, and one was sculpted in China. What are we talking about? United States monuments and memorials, of course! Discover the extreme history behind some of the nation's most iconic landmarks"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and simple text explains how stone can tell the history of the United States and gives example of how stone has been used to create some of our most famous monuments, including Mount Rushmore, the Alamo, and the marble monuments and building of Washington, DC.

Looks at the National September 11th Memorial and how it is a symbol that represents the United States.

Text and illustrations explore the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and learn about its historical significance.