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Anthropologist Sophia Shepard is researching the impact of tourism on cultural sites in a remote national monument on the Utah-Arizona border when she crosses paths with two small-time criminals. The Ashdown brothers were hired to steal maps from a "collector" of Native American artifacts, but their ineptitude has alerted the local sheriff to their presence. Their employer, a former lobbyist seeking lucrative monument land that may soon be open to...
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Rocky, only a pebble, is determined to be as great as his famous relatives, so he travels from one family member to another until he finds the spot where he can make a big difference. Includes facts about types of rocks, the famous rocks mentioned, and Mount Rushmore.
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"One is a 100th birthday present from France, one was once the tallest building in the world, and one was sculpted in China. What are we talking about? United States monuments and memorials, of course! Discover the extreme history behind some of the nation's most iconic landmarks"--
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"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"--
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"Readers will learn about Abraham Lincoln, how he died, and why a memorial was built in his honor. The title is complete with historical and modern images, bolded glossary terms, a More Facts page, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.
11) Mount Rushmore
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"Carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this American symbol was originally created to encourage people to visit the state. From the planning, which began in 1923, to the completion of construction in 1941, this monument is one of our nation's greatest achievements. Read about the visionaries, such as Doane Robinson, and sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who made what would seem an impossible task become a reality!"--Back cover.
12) Mount Rushmore
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This book introduces readers to one of the United States' most iconic landmarks: Mount Rushmore. Readers learn about the history of the monument and what it represents to different groups of people within the United States.
14) Mount Rushmore
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"Readers will learn about what Mount Rushmore is, how it was built, and the faces that are carved into the side of the mountain. The title is complete with historical and modern images, bolded glossary terms, a More Facts page, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Provided by publisher.
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"Imagine walking up to the towering rock formation in northeastern Wyoming called Devils Tower and planning to climb it. Would the name give you pause? The eerie place has been part of many Native American legends and remains a sacred spot to this day. In this book, readers find out how Devils Tower formed as a result of volcanic activity and how it became the first U.S. national monument! Fact boxes provide vocabulary and more historical context...
16) Monte Rushmore
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Proporciona información para lectores jóvenes sobre el Monumento Nacional Monte Rushmore, incluyendo su ubicación, cómo fue construido, las caras talladas en el lado de la montaña y su tamaño.
Provides information for young readers about the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, including its location, how it was built, the faces that are carved into the side of the mountain, and their size.
19) Space needle
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This title is all about the unique and recognizable observation tower in Seattle, the Space Needle. Readers will learn all about its construction for the 1962 World's Fair, what it's made from, and what its uses are today.
20) Landmarks
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Applying features of Montessori teaching, to explore famous monuments from around the world, including the Eiffel Tower, The Statue of Liberty, and the Great Wall of China. One-of-a-kind colorful illustrations, and basic world map exploration make this a unique addition to an early learning collection.
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