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America's Sights and Symbols

The symbols of our country are easy to recognize, but their significance is not as widely known. Icons such as the American flag, 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 American history! Each title in this enlightening series offers the complete story of one important symbol, landmark, or destination in the United States, providing historical illustrations and essential information for social studies students. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Titles

All 12 titles found.

Arlington National Cemetery
From the Series: America's Sights and Symbols
Fall 2024

Introduces the history of our national burial ground and discusses some of the people,… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 1000
  • ATOS 6.2
  • Copyright 2025
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Ellis Island
From the Series: America's Sights and Symbols
Fall 2024

Describes the history of the Ellis Island immigration center and its restoration as a… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 940
  • ATOS 5.9
  • Copyright 2025
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Mount Rushmore
From the Series: America's Sights and Symbols
Fall 2024

Describes the creation of the huge sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore in the 1920s under… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 870
  • ATOS 5.1
  • Copyright 2025
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
The American Eagle
From the Series: America's Sights and Symbols
Fall 2024

Describes the national bird of the United States and how it came to be symbolic of the… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 1000
  • ATOS 5.9
  • Copyright 2025
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
The American Flag
From the Series: America's Sights and Symbols
Fall 2024

Describes the flag comprised of stars and stripes that represents the United States, its… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 1010
  • ATOS 5.8
  • Copyright 2025
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
The Declaration of Independence
From the Series: America's Sights and Symbols
Fall 2024

Describes the document that declared America's independence and fanned the flames of the… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 940
  • ATOS 6.2
  • Copyright 2025
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
The Hoover Dam
From the Series: America's Sights and Symbols
Fall 2024

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

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 860
  • ATOS 5.1
  • Copyright 2025
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
The Liberty Bell
From the Series: America's Sights and Symbols
Fall 2024

Describes the Liberty Bell and how it came to be a symbol of the United States. Additional… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 870
  • ATOS 5.3
  • Copyright 2025
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
The Lincoln Memorial
From the Series: America's Sights and Symbols
Fall 2024

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

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 930
  • ATOS 5.7
  • Copyright 2025
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
The Statue of Liberty
From the Series: America's Sights and Symbols
Fall 2024

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

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 940
  • ATOS 5.7
  • Copyright 2025
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
The Washington Monument
From the Series: America's Sights and Symbols
Fall 2024

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

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 900
  • ATOS 5.9
  • Copyright 2025
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
The White House
From the Series: America's Sights and Symbols
Fall 2024

Traces the historical development of the home of the presidents of the United States,… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 930
  • ATOS 5.7
  • Copyright 2025
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5