Tells the story of how Mount Rushmore, a gigantic sculpture of four American presidents in South Dakota, was conceived, developed, worked, and realized, and includes a chronology, glossary, and resources.
The National Mall in Washington, DC, contains many iconic monuments and museums. These landmarks honor important people and events in US history. The National Mall explores the history of this area and its relevance today.
the secrets of Stonehenge, Easter Island, and other ancient monuments
Kelly, Lynne
2017
Describes the discovery of a powerful memory technique used by our preliterate ancestors in their monuments like Stonehenge and the statues of Easter Island, and discusses how we can use their secrets to train our own minds and increase memory skills.
"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"--.
Takes a tour of the world's landmarks including The Gateway Arch, Big Ben, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Sydney Opera House as students practice addition and subtraction. This math book integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts.
Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the Statue of Liberty, discussing what it stands for, where it is located, its construction, what it is made of, and more.
Presents an introduction to the National World War II Memorial, in simple text with illustrations, explaining when it was built, how Americans died in World War II, and what the memorial represents.
