Describes the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.
The first book to tell the complete story of Rushmore. "I had seen the photographs and the drawings of this great work.
While reading Mount Rushmore, students will learn all about the infamous carving made into the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Gilbert C. Fite tells the fascinating story of the origin and development of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. It was first published in 1952 and is the official historical record of the carving.
In 1927, sculptor Gutzon Borglum began a project to carve the heads of four great American presidents into the granite of Mount Rushmore.
In 1924 , with great showmanship , Borglum unveiled the finished head of Robert E. Lee on the side of the mountain . The rest of the sculpture , Lee leading a group of generals on horses , still needed to be completed .
Presents an introduction to the history of South Dakota's Mount Rushmore National Memorial and the artist who created it.
Describes the history of Mount Rushmore, the presidents depicted on the monument, and why it is a popular national landmark and symbol.
This book describes the Mt. Rushmore National Memorial and its symbolism to the people of the United States.
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial displays the faces of four of the most beloved US presidents. Readers of this book will learn how and why Mount Rushmore was created.
Books in this series introduce young readers to the United States government through a discussion of our country's patriotic symbols. In 'Mount Rushmore', children learn about the famous presidents who are carved into the Black Hills.