monuments

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.

This is the story of the United States National Park Service, from its creation by Woodrow Wilson in 1916 to its evolution through the decades, including its counterparts around the world and the legal and political challenges it faces today.

Examines the placement of the Statue of Liberty's right foot, and in the process, revealing interesting historical information and important truths about the meaning of America.

" ... full of fun facts, the simple text and color photos in this title tell the story of one of the earliest symbols of America's struggle for freedom, including the original purpose of the Liberty Bell, where it was hidden during the American Revolution, and the story behind the famous crack. A thought-provoking follow-up activity encourages readers to consider other times in our history when people fought for their rights."--Amazon.com.

An introduction to the history and people involved in the construciton of the Statue of Liberty.

Explores the history of the Washington Monument from it's initial conception in 1783 and it's connection to the Egyptian obelisks to other obelisks around the world.

Looks at the significance ofthe Statue of Liberty's right foot.

Exploring concepts of size and scale, giant pumpkins decorate some of America's most famous landmarks and landscapes, including the Grand Canyon, the U.S. Capitol dome, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Text and illustrations introduce young readers to important and historical monuments located throughout the United States, including Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty and more.