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1) Mount Vernon
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Corp
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill. ; 19 x 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, original uses, and preservation of Mount Vernon, the plantation home of George Washington.
2) The Alamo
Author
Publisher
Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p.: col. ill.; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information on the history of the Alamo, including the famous battle of 1836 that took place there, some of the men involved in that battle, and its significance in the struggle for Texas's independence from Mexico.
3) Abe Lincoln
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Abraham Lincoln was born to a poor family on the American frontier. He was a hard worker, but he wanted more than a farmer’s life. As he learned about the issues of his day, Abe longed to be a lawmaker himself, so he ran for the state legislature. Soon the farm boy would become the brilliant orator and admired president who finally proclaimed freedom for all Americans. Focusing on Lincoln’s childhood and early manhood, this book explores...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Statue of Liberty is an icon of the United States. The story of Lady Liberty is one of friendship, cooperation, and a firm belief in democracy. Readers will learn about the ingenious engineering within the statue. They'll see vivid photographs showcasing her creation in France and her current watchful presence in New York Harbor. Readers will also learn why the statue has become a symbol of optimism and pride for many people.
10) Mount Rushmore
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Examining the building process from the ground up, this high-interest title covers the history and construction of Mount Rushmore, one of South Dakota's most well-known landmarks"--Provided by the publisher.