Robertson, K.A

Explores the history of the Washington Monument.

"Readers will explore the location and meaning of the Statue of Liberty, the . . . copper statue that stands tall on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. This . . . book uses color images and . . . text to introduce Lady Liberty, and it also explains why she is recognized as such an important symbol of freedom in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an introduction to the memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and why this symbol of sacrifice is important to Americans.

"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.

"Readers will explore the meaning behind the Liberty Bell, a symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This book uses color images and . . . text to explain the history and symbolism of the bell in American culture"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the meaning behind this symbol of freedom located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

"Readers will explore the meaning behind the Capital Building located in Washington, D.C. This . . . book uses color images and . . . text to explain the importance of this . . . structure and why it is recognized as . . . a . . . symbol of democracy in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

Books tumbling from shelves. Lights flickering off, and then on again. Strange smells. Darting shadows. All the evidence points to a hauntings at the once-quiet local library. When Mags hears the librarians talking about all the spooky stuff they've experienced, she tells Luna and Scarlett to come quick -- the G.H.O.S.T. Squad has a new case! But this ghost isn't like the others they've helped cross over. This one is determined to stick around. Forever.

A school field trip gives Scarlett, Mags, and Luna their first shot at cracking a new G.H.O.S.T. Squad case. Someone--or something--is causing mayhem at the museum. Spooky sounds and freaky happenings are terrifying the staff, and if things don't get back to normal soon, they mayall quit. Could somone be playing a trick on them, or is an unhappy spirit to blame?.

Monster myths often reflect the culture from which they come. Explore the weird truth about monster myths and sightings all over the world. Includes a glossary, Weird, True Facts, and other resources.