Mount Rushmore is one of the largest sculptures in the world. Started in 1927, the head of four presidents, Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt were carved into the face of a mountain.Mount Rushmore has become one of the most visited tourist attractions in the United States. It stands today as one of the enduring symbols of America.Here are some fun facts about this huge monument. Do you know:How long did it take to carve Mount Rushmore?How did Mount Rushmore get its name?What is the Hall of Records?How many people died carving Mount Rushmore?Which presidential carving almost lost its nose? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.Ages 8 and up.All measurements in American and metric.Reading Level: 6.1 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

The Mount Rushmore National Memorial, a huge sculpture carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota, has become one of America's best loved icons.The images of four of America's greatest presidents are carved into the granite of Mount Rushmore, a task that took 14 years to complete.Peter Nielsen delivers a comprehensive list of facts about Mt. Rushmore, explaining how the project took shape, from the original idea to the final completion.Reading a long book can be overwhelming for a child, but Nielsen gives you the Mount Rushmore story in 57 easy to understand segments.We are sure that that you will be fascinated by the facts about Mount Rushmore in our book and that you will be encouraged to learn more about this majestic American national symbol.

Gold was discovered in California in 1848. It seemed like California had everything. What they did not have was a fast way to communicate with the east. That was when the Pony Express was born. Find out some fun facts about this enterprise in this fun book. Reading level: 6.8

Theodore Roosevelt lived a full and adventurous life. He was encouraged by his parents in all his interests and encouraged his own children in theirs. The world – and the White House – would certainly have been a different place without them. Do you know: When did Roosevelt become interested in Nature? Why did Roosevelt rarely speak about his first wife? Why did Roosevelt's children call their oldest sister "Sister" in stead of using her name? How many national parks did Roosevelt create? What pets did Roosevelt and his children have at the White House? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 7.2 Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Describes the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.

Kids-U presents... Mount Rushmore Amazing Pictures and Facts About Mount Rushmore Have you ever wondered how big Mount Rushmore actually is? Can you get close to it? Does it have any secrets? In this book you will find out many exciting facts about Mount Rushmore. You will explore the history that it holds and view some amazing picture along the way on a journey that is sure to intrigue even the youngest children.. Children are naturally curious and through the use of great images and simple questions, this approach satisfies their curiosity in a way that helps them to retain the knowledge. This book will show your children a new way to look at things and begin them on a journey to lifelong learning Your children will learn how to: Ask questions about the world. Really "see" the world. Fulfill their natural curiosity every day by searching out the answers to their questions. And much more! Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1- What is Mount Rushmore? Chapter 2- Where is Mount Rushmore Located? Chapter 3- Who Made Mount Rushmore? Chapter 4- How did they Carve the Rock? Chapter 5-How did Mount Rushmore get its Name? Chapter 6- What were the Years of Carving like? Chapter 7- Why were those Four Men Chosen? Chapter 8- Were the Presidents the First Choice for the Carving? Chapter 9- Did They Ever need to use an Eraser While Sculpting? Chapter 10- Why didn't they Carve the Bodies, too? Chapter 11- Just how "Big" is Each Face? Chapter 12- Does the Monument have any Secrets? Chapter 13- Can Mount Rushmore be seen on Google Earth? Chapter 14- What was it Like to Blast the Mountain with Dynamite? Chapter 15- Why are There Mountain Goats at Mount Rushmore? Chapter 16- Has Anyone Famous ever Worked at Mount Rushmore? Chapter 17- Are there any More Shapes Carved in the Mountain? Chapter 18- Can you Climb Mount Rushmore? Chapter 19- Was Gold ever Found near Mount Rushmore? Chapter 20- Was Mount Rushmore ever in the Movies?

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