"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.

"Mount Rushmore is one of the most recognizable national memorials in the United States. Answering the "why" and "how" questions of the sculpture's creation for young report writers with straightforward, factual text and eye-catching photos, this book highlights the past, present, and future significance of the famous American symbol."--

"Explore the stories of fifteen incredible landmarks, from Angkor Wat to Stonehenge to the Colosseum, in this comprehensive illustrated guide. Readers will get to know the people who built these places of wonder, the best ways to visit them and their mysteries that still puzzle historians today"--

"This informative book examines the history and importance the the American landmark, Devils Tower"--

"Did you know that the Jefferson Memorial, in Washington, D.C., was built to honor Thomas Jefferson? More than two million people visit the Jefferson Memorial each year. Learn more about this important symbol in Jefferson Memorial, a title in the Symbols of America series." -- ¿Sabías que el Monumento a Jefferson, en Washington, D.C., fue construido para honrar a Thomas Jefferson? Más de dos millones de personas visitan el Monumento a Jefferson...

Historical and anecdotal information about selected major historic monuments and sites in each of the fifty states. "Shipwrecks and failed parachute stunts. Mammoths and copper mining. Crystal caves and women's suffrage. The history of the United States includes intriguing and terrible events, as well as incredible acts of courage and sacrifice. Its geography is teeming with amazing places, whether by virtue of their natural resources or the significant...