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.
Relates the conception and execution of the giant monument to four American Presidents carved upon Mount Rushmore.
Describes the history of Mount Rushmore, the presidents depicted on the monument, and why it is a popular national landmark and symbol.
Discover the unusual story of how these faces of history ended up on a mountainside in South Dakota's Black Hills."--
Discusses the history and sculpting of the images on South Dakota's Mount Rushmore, and provides facts about the four presidents represented there: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the work by supervisors and workers *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "America loves the representation of its heroes to be not just larger than life, but ...
Find out more in Mount Rushmore, one of the titles in the Icons of America series. This series introduces young readers to some of the many places, people, and symbols that helped shape America's identity.
Carved into America’s heartland, Mount Rushmore celebrates four presidents who made America what it is today.
Why would anyone want to carve enormous faces into a piece of solid rock in the Black Hills of South Dakota? Why not! This book whisks readers away to view the incredible stone monument.
Examines the history and carving of the national monument carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota in the 1920s.
A history of Mount Rushmore with an emphasis on basic architecture, engineering, and mechanical procedures involved in construction.
This book describes the Mt. Rushmore National Memorial and its symbolism to the people of the United States.
Infographics, fact boxes, sidebars, and primary historic photos tell the story of this famous monument and the men who built it.
Relates how the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, known as "The Shrine of Democracy, " was conceived, designed, and created.
Describes the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.
Why would anyone want to carve enormous faces into a piece of solid rock in the Black Hills of South Dakota? Why not! This book whisks readers away to view the incredible stone monument.
Discusses defining moments in American history.