A stone shrine shrouded in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is a symbol of democracy and freedom. Infographics, fact boxes, sidebars, and primary historic photos tell the story of this famous monument and the men who built it.

If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty. She's in New York. She's holding a torch. And she's in mid-stride, moving forward. But why? The authors investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the powerful message of acceptance that is essential to an entire country's...

In “Liberty Bell”, young readers will explore this American symbol and learn about its historic significance. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this important artifact.

Describes how and why the Pledge of Allegiance was written, how it has changed in wording over the years, and precisely what it means.

In Mount Rushmore, young readers will explore this American landmark and learn about its historic and symbolic significance.

James Madison, the fourth president of the United States, tells how the Bill of Rights came to be part of the Constitution and what the Bill of Rights means to people today.

An exploration of the origins and history of Uncle Sam and the real man, Samuel Wilson, who inspired this beloved symbol of America.

In Statue of Liberty, young readers will explore this American landmark and learn about its historic significance.

From pharaohs to hieroglyphics, readers will learn all about the Egyptian dynasty in this fascinating book! The appealing photos and engaging text invite readers to learn about the Ancient Egyptian civilization, the construction of the great pyramids, mummies, Alexander the Great, Ptolemy, Mark Antony, and Cleopatra. Working in conjunction with easy-to-read text, the table of contents, glossary, and index combine to create a helpful and accommodating...

In Ellis Island, young readers will explore this American landmark and learn about its historic significance.