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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this honest look at the literal foundation of our country, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the message of acceptance that is essential to an entire country's creation.
Author
Series
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
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Description
The home state of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a land of rugged mountains, deep canyon lands, and majestic rivers. Utah and Mormon history are entwined, as so many early followers of the faith settled the region beginning in 1847. They preserved their values and heritage in the numerous temples, forts, tabernacles, and cemeteries that serve as historic sacred monuments for the modern church. Author and LDS member Andy Weeks explores...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief introduction to the construction of the huge sculpture carved into Mt. Rushmore, South Dakota, and to the four presidents represented there: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.
Author
Series
Language
English
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Description
"Visit the sculptures and memorials that preserve our nation's memory. Rising at the center of the National Mall, the Washington Monument is just one of the sculptures and structures built to honor our nation's shared past. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure" --
6) Stonehenge
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Discusses the history and archaeological exploration of Stonehenge in Egland.
Author
Publisher
Harcourt Brace
Pub. Date
c1984
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
[30] p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
The giant statue that always stood in front of the Church of San Sepolcro in Barletta is called upon to save the town from an army of a thousand men that is destroying all the towns and cities along the lower Adriatic coast.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Washington Monument is the tallest and most famous tribute to our nation s capitol. But do you know the real history behind the monument? Historic, primary source photos and explorative infographics help kids learn even more about this famous structure."
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2014
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents twenty trivia facts about some United States monuments including Mount Rushmore and the Washington Monument.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations, color map ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Where is Stonehenge? That's an easy question to answer. It sits on the Salisbury Plain in Southern England. But what is the meaning of these strange circles of stones? Was Stonehenge a religious site to honor the dead? Or a sacred place of healing? Or perhaps an astrological calendar? These are much harder questions to answer. However, in an engaging and easy-to-read account, True Kelley puts forth all theories--past as well as current ones--about...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
416 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
Discover the most incredible statues, monuments, temples, bridges, and ancient cities, from Stonehenge to the Sagrada Familia, with this unparalleled survey of the most famous buildings and structures created by humans.
14) Mount Rushmore
Author
Publisher
Perfection Learning
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of the creation of the monument at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, discussing the origins of the idea to make the carving, looking at the work done by sculptor Gutzon Borglum, and considering the importance of Mt. Rushmore to the state.
Publisher
National Geographic ; Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (1 hr., 32 min.) : sd., col ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Journey back 4,500 years to unlock the secrets of the world's most enduring archaeological mystery. This television program presents world-renowned archaeologists as they reveal a revolutionary new theory about who built Stonehenge and why. Thanks to a recent discovery of a lost city just two miles from the famous stone circle, our understanding of this era is now transformed.
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (480 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Examine the history of America through some of its most iconic symbols, objects, and places, diving deep into each symbol's history and how its meaning has changed over time using them as a gateway to understanding America's past and present. From flags and statues to revered landmarks, people live alongside and interact with history every day.
18) Stonehenge
Author
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
p. cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Goofballs volume 2
Publisher
EgmontUSA
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As Badger Point School is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary, the statue of its founder, Simon Plunkett, goes missing but the Goofballs are quickly on the case, looking for evidence and following clues.
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