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The U.S. flag is a familiar sight to any American student. This book will give them the background to understand why it flies outside their schools and other buildings, as well as how the distinctive star and stripes came to be and other historical details. Historical photos trace the development of the flag's design, while graphic organizers break down information into memorable chunks. Did you know there have been more than 20 versions of the flag?...
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If you visit Washington, D.C., you can see the home of the president sitting in quiet dignity at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. But did you know that this iconic building has been through a lot in its more than 200 years? This fascinating volume leads young readers on a journey through the history of the White House, from its construction through its burning by the British and the various changes its occupants have made. Photographs and artwork highlight...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Through simple text and historic and modern images and photographs, this title explains why the US Constitution is one of the most important symbols of freedom to the United States of America. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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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...
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Discover the history of the Constitution-an introduction for kids ages 6 to 9
On September 17, 1787, 39 delegates signed the Constitution of the United States into law. These four pages of rules would define how the United States government worked and serve as the foundation for all the rights that we enjoy today. This colorfully illustrated story takes kids on a journey through the writing of the Constitution, how it was amended with the Bill of...
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Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, with photographs and illustrations throughout, this book explores why and how people have built walls all over the world throughout the course of human history. Build them up. Break them down.
Building walls that separate us from others is as old as humanity.
People have built walls to keep others out for thousands of years, from the Great Wall of China to Hadrian's Wall to security fences along the...
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2021
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A representation of American history and expansion, Mount Rushmore honors four great American presidents. Early learners may not yet know the symbolism behind Mount Rushmore, but the engaging photographs will help them create a vivid storyline of this symbolic landmark from conception to completion. Aligned to the National Council for the Social Studies and other state standards, this wordless e-book will help students understand the meaning behind...
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A "witty [and] compelling" true story for kids about San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge-and why it's orange-by the New York Times–bestselling author! (Fast Company).
In this delightfully original nonfiction book, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize finalist Dave Eggers tackles one of the most famous architectural monuments in the world: the Golden Gate Bridge-and all the arguments and debates about building it and what it should look like....
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