Gr 2-4–These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America's most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one. Two or three sentences per page are overlaid on full-page, captioned images. The texts conclude with a “Fun Facts” page. Readers will enjoy learning about our famous sites and the challenges of building and maintaining large structures, making the series a good choice.
The Gateway Arch is the tallest monument in the United States. At 630 feet, it is more than twice the height of the Statue of Liberty. The Gateway Arch honors all the settlers who passed through St. Louis, Missouri, on their way out west. But how was it made? Who designed it? Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books¿ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books¿ bring nonfiction topics to life.
The Gateway Arch is the tallest monument in the United States. At 630 feet, it is more than twice the height of the Statue of Liberty. The Gateway Arch honors all the settlers who passed through St. Louis, Missouri, on their way out west. But how was it made? Who designed it? Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books¿ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books¿ bring nonfiction topics to life.
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940170106981 |
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Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 08/01/2014 |
Series: | Lightning Bolt Books ® - Famous Places |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
Age Range: | 5 - 8 Years |
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