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United States Landmarks

The symbols of our country are easy to recognize, but their significance is not as widely known. Icons such as Arlington National Cemetery, the Hoover Dam, and the Lincoln Memorial stand for our nation's pride, ingenuity, and courage...and these qualities stem directly from real events in U.S. history! Each title in this enlightening series offers the complete story of one important destination or landmark in the United States, providing historical illustrations and essential information for social studies students.

Arlington National Cemetery
From the Series: United States Landmarks

Introduces the history of our national burial ground and discusses some of the people, particularly those in the American military services, who are buried there. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 1090
  • ATOS 5.6
  • Copyright 2014
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Ellis Island
From the Series: United States Landmarks

Describes the history of the Ellis Island immigration center and its restoration as a national treasure. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 930
  • ATOS 5.4
  • Copyright 2014
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Mount Rushmore
From the Series: United States Landmarks

Describes the creation of the huge sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the 1920s under the direction of Gutzon Borglum. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 810
  • ATOS 4.7
  • Copyright 2014
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Hoover Dam
From the Series: United States Landmarks

Describes the history of the Hoover Dam, why and how it was built, and how it works. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 790
  • ATOS 4.6
  • Copyright 2014
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Lincoln Memorial
From the Series: United States Landmarks

Describes the history of the Lincoln Memorial, how it was built, and what it represents. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 940
  • ATOS 5.5
  • Copyright 2014
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Statue of Liberty
From the Series: United States Landmarks

Describes the history and creation of the Statue of Liberty and how it came to be a symbol of the United States. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 930
  • ATOS 5.5
  • Copyright 2014
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Washington Monument
From the Series: United States Landmarks

Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 880
  • ATOS 5.6
  • Copyright 2014
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The White House
From the Series: United States Landmarks

Traces the historical development of the home of the presidents of the United States, describing how the mansion has grown from six rooms in 1798 to 132 rooms today. More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 900
  • ATOS 5.3
  • Copyright 2014
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5

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