Lugares Simbolicos de Los Estados Unidos (Us Landmarks) (Set) (Lugares Simbolicos de Los Estados Unidos)
by Julie Murray
New York City boasts one of the most famous skylines in the world, and the Empire State Building is undeniably the focal point of this incredible view. At 102 stories, the structure was no small feat. In fact, its construction coincided with the onset of the Great Depression, and so progress was met with numerous setbacks. Still, because of the efficiency that went into the building's development, it only took a year and forty-five days to complete! In this informative, easy-to-read account, Jan...
The Liberty Bell, which resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is over 260 years old and can be traced back to William Penn. Created to commemorate Penn's visionary work, it now stands as one of our nation's most valued symbols of peace, liberty, and freedom for all! Read all about William Penn and his visions for our great nation, and all the facts about this old, cracked bell that doesn't even ring anymore! This book will allow students to refer to details and examples in a text when explainin...
Lady Liberty (Candlewick Biographies)
by Rappaport Doreen and Tavares Matt
"Tributes to the Statue of Liberty abound, but this stands out for its unusual approach and powerful illustrations." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) It begins in 1865 as a romantic idea, but ten years later Édouard Laboulaye’s dream catches fire. Sculptor Auguste Bartholdi gives the dream the form of a lady, holding a torch to "enlighten the world." Engineers, plasterers, carpenters, and coppersmiths work together to turn the lady into a monument more than 100 feet tall. Joseph Pulitzer calls...
Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness National Parks explores the history of all 63 US National Parks, and their countless treasures. Become an eyewitness to every US National Park in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of around 3.5 percent of the country’s land. Through this book, explorers ages 9–12 years old can visit each National Park – from the icy windswept ranges of Wrangell-St Elias in Alaska to the sandy plains of Death Valley, the coral reefs...
Kentucky (Explore the United States) (United States)
by Julie Murray
Parque Nacional Grand Teton (Grand Teton National Park) (Parques Nacionales (National Parks))
by Grace Hansen
Lucky Buckeye: A Story about Ohio (Fact & Fable: State Stories)
by Kristal Leebrick
Parque Nacional Acadia (Acadia National Park) (Parques Nacionales (National Parks))
by Grace Hansen
Parque Nacional de Las Grandes Montanas Humeantes (Great Smoky Mountains National Park) (Parques Nacionales (National Parks))
by Grace Hansen
Parque Nacional de Yosemite (Yosemite National Park) (Parques Nacionales (National Parks))
by Grace Hansen
Can We Ring the Liberty Bell? (Our American Symbols)
by Martha E H E H Rustad and Kyle Poling
My American Flag (Revolutionary Readers for America's 250th, #1)
by Jane Hampton Cook
My Little Golden Book About The White House (Little Golden Book)
by Jen Arena and Viviana Garofoli
Now the littlest readers can learn about the White House--how it came to be, and what it's like to live there! In this engaging Little Golden Book, preschoolers will enjoy fascinating stories about the White House and some of the presidents, First Families, and even First Pets who have lived there. Simple words and bright artwork bring to life the story of how the White House came to be, and how it has changed over time. Little ones will learn that George Washington himself chose the building...