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Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
©2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this American symbol was originally created to encourage people to visit the state. From the planning, which began in 1923, to the completion of construction in 1941, this monument is one of our nation's greatest achievements. Read about the visionaries, such as Doane Robinson, and sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who made what would seem an impossible task become a reality!
2) Museums
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Do you like to collect things? Many people do. Some people collect art. Others collect objects from history. Some people collect cars or toys. You can collect just about anything! There are almost as many museums as there are things to collect. Take a trip back in time and learn more about these amazing places."--
6) Hawaii
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
As the nation's only island state, Hawaii lies in the waters of the Pacific Ocean, far off the west coast. Readers will tour Hawaii's 132 islands as they learn about the state's incredible history. They will enjoy surfing, luaus, and other elements of local culture. They will also discover how the state's government works, what jobs people do in Hawaii, what wildlife is found there, and much more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"From the Great Fire of London to the Challenger explosion, earthquakes, crashes, floods, and accidents have been major turning points throughout history. In 100 Disasters That Shaped World History, young readers will be introduced to some of the most notorious disasters known to mankind, discovering how these fateful events unfolded-and how they changed the world as we know it"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
One of the most visited places in North America, Grand Canyon National Park is like an open window to Earth's geologic history. The carving of the canyon's walls by erosion left a cross-section of the Earth's crust from millions and millions of years ago. See for yourself how grand and beautiful this gorgeous gorge really is.
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"More than just a random display of U.S. Presidents, this imposing monument honors leaders who led America's founding, expansion, preservation, and unification. Discover the unusual story of how these faces of history ended up on a mountainside in South Dakota's Black Hills."--
20) Oliver Twist
Author
Series
Wishbone classics volume 5
Publisher
HarperPaperbacks
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
An adaptation of Dickens's story of the orphan forced to practice thievery and live a life of crime in nineteenth-century London.
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