The Washington Monument

  • The Washington Monument
    The Washington Monument
    By Craig A. Doherty, Katherine M. Doherty

    Printed in Hong Kong 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Photo Credits Cover and title page : © Everett C. Johnson / Leo de Wys , Inc. Page 4 : photo by William Clark , courtesy National Park Service / U.S . Department of the Interior ; page 6 ...

  • The Washington Monument: A 4D Book
    The Washington Monument: A 4D Book
    By Erin Edison

    A giant column of granite and marble honors our country's first president. The Washington Monument towers over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Discover the story behind this famous national landmark.

  • The Washington Monument
    By Kirsten Chang

    "Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the Washington Monument to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

  • The Washington Monument: Myths, Legends, and Facts
    The Washington Monument: Myths, Legends, and Facts
    By Robb Murray

    Provides a history of the Washington Monument, including why it was built, facts about its construction, and popular misconceptions about the structure.

  • The Washington Monument
    The Washington Monument
    By Julia Schaffer

    The Washington Monument traces the construction of the monument from its design by Robert Mills to halts in construction due to lack of funds and the Civil War to its dedication in 1885.

  • The Washington Monument
    The Washington Monument
    By Kristin L. Nelson

    It took 36 years! Visitors have loved to look out from the top of this tall building ever since it was finished. But who planned the Washington Monument? And what troubles did workers building it face? Read this book to find out.

  • The Washington Monument
    The Washington Monument
    By Lola M. Schaefer

    Examines the history and construction of the monument built to honor George Washington, and discusses the importance of this symbol in American culture.

  • The Washington Monument
    The Washington Monument
    By Muriel L. Dubois

    Discusses the history of the Washington Monument, its designer, the construction of the monument, its location, and its importance to the people of the United States.

  • The Washington Monument
    The Washington Monument
    By Nancy Harris

    Learn about George Washington and his monument in Washington, D.C.

  • The Washington Monument: A 4D Book
    The Washington Monument: A 4D Book
    By Erin Edison

    The Lincoln Memorial was built to honor our country's 16th president. The marble and limestone memorial sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Discover the story behind this famous national landmark.

  • The Washington Monument
    The Washington Monument
    By Susan Ashley

    The Washington Monument helps readers learn about the reasons for building the monument, its ancient design, and its location on the National Mall. Book jacket.

  • The Washington Monument: Myths, Legends, and Facts
    The Washington Monument: Myths, Legends, and Facts
    By Robert David Murray

    The Washington Monument is the tallest and most famous tribute to our nation's capitol.

  • The Washington Monument
    The Washington Monument
    By Nancy Harris

    Books in this series introduce young readers to the United States government through a discussion of our country's patriotic symbols.

  • The Washington Monument: The History of the World's Tallest Obelisk
    The Washington Monument: The History of the World's Tallest Obelisk
    By Charles River Charles River Editors

    Congress had actually called for establishing a monument to Washington as far back as 1783, but it would not be until the 1830s that work on the world's tallest obelisk began in earnest.