Countless statutes, sculptures, and structures have been built to celebrate important moments and people in US history. However, some US monuments are structures build before the United States was even a country, and others are landforms produced by natural forces thousands of years ago. The dazzling photographs in this volume are sure to teach and tantalize readers. Age-appropriate text is paired with graphic organizers to help readers get the most from this entertaining guide to US monuments.

"In the nation's capital and throughout the country, many important monuments honor important people and periods from the United States' history. The idea of visiting or learning more about these monuments may sound boring, right? Wrong! This book will lead students through a fascinating trip to many U.S. monuments through fun facts and colorful photographs. Did you know that the Washington Monument was an unfinished stump for more than 20 years? Or that the original design for the Statue of Liberty was very different from the current statue? Learn more in this intriguing book!"--

Which president had the shortest term, and which was the first to be born in the United States? Which president was the tallest? Who was the shortest? These are just a few of the fun facts readers will find the answers to inside this book. The at-level text is specially designed to make learning about the presidency engaging and fun as well as informative. The fascinating text is augmented with historical images, helpful graphic organizers, and full-color photographs.

The Stars and Stripes, with its iconic colors and patterns, has long been a symbol of freedom in the United States and all over the world. But the US flag we're familiar with today has only been around since 1959. Before that, the flag took on many different arrangements. Readers will learn about the many versions of the US flag that came before our current version. Colorful, patriotic photographs aid readers in understanding the text, as do informative graphic organizers.

The Washington Monument is one of the most recognizable monuments in Washington D.C.. It took over 50 years to build, and it has stood for over 100 years. How much do you know about this magnificent monument. How thick are the walls at the base of the monument? Why is the Washington Monument made up of two different colors of marble? Why is there a stone in the monument that says “My language, my land, my nation of Wales – Wales forever”? What metal was used to cap the Washington Monument? Find out more about the Washington Monument and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. 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.

National Monuments celebrate the most important people, places, histories, and wildlife that the USA has to offer. Now, you can celebrate them too, with this fact-packed and fun-filled activity book bringing explorers aged 6-8 up close to these national treasures. Create your own welcome message to inscribe on Lady Liberty's plinth, search for T. rex fossils in Dinosaur National Monument, and visit the home of President Lincoln. Along the way, you'll find word searches, spot-the-difference puzzles, math games, coloring pages, and more ways to explore these special pockets of US history. National Monuments of the USA Activity Book comes with over 25 unique activities, dozens of facts about US culture and history, and a fold-out poster featuring a list of all the monuments and map of where they can be found. Plus, get creative with 50 spectacular stickers of the monuments and the people and animals they honor. This book is perfect for a rainy afternoon on summer break, or for little travelers excited for those long roadtrips. History is made every day, and the National Monuments are there to be explored--so what are you waiting for? Also in the series: National Monuments of the USA National Parks of the USA National Parks of the USA Activity Book

George Washington is unmistakably America’s most famous Founding Father. He led the Continental Army during the American Revolution and later served as America’s first president. But Washington’s life is full of fun facts that many still don’t know. From his relationships with other Founding Fathers to his early history as a general, there’s much to discuss about one of America’s most famous citizens. This book separates the myths from fact, delving into his famous cherry tree story and other commonly held beliefs about this American icon that many mistake as fact.