Shares the story of how George Washington had a home built for the future presidents.

Abraham Lincoln gazes across the Washington Mall, his stone eyes all-seeing. A grand memorial commemorating this much-loved president is well known - but do you know the history behind the monument? Historic, primary source photos and explorative infographics help kids learn even more about this famous memorial.

"Readers will learn about Abraham Lincoln, how he died, and why a memorial was built in his honor. The title is complete with historical and modern images, bolded glossary terms, a More Facts page, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.

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

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

Learn detailed information about the Vietnam War Memorial and basic history of this war.

"Readers will learn about the United States Capitol, from when it was built to who works there and what takes place there. The title is complete with historical and modern images, bolded glossary terms, a More Facts page, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."

"In many ways Washington, DC, is the heart of our nation. There are many important buildings and monuments. The White House, the Supreme Court, and the Lincoln Memorial are just a few of the sights to see. People like to visit our nation's captial because it is a window to our past and a dooway to our future"--Page [4] of cover.

While reading The White House, students will learn about the history and the importance of one of the most famous buildings in the world. This 32-page title uses a variety of teaching components to help young readers strengthen their reading comprehension skills. The Symbols of Freedom series will allow students to explain events or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause versus...

This book introduces readers to the iconic home of presidents: the White House. Readers learn about the history of the White House and what it represents.