14 Fun Facts About Mount Rushmore

14 Fun Facts About Mount Rushmore
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2016-09-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Mount Rushmore is one of the largest sculptures in the world. Started in 1927, the head of four presidents, Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt were carved into the face of a mountain.Mount Rushmore has become one of the most visited tourist attractions in the United States. It stands today as one of the enduring symbols of America.Here are some fun facts about this huge monument. Do you know:How long did it take to carve Mount Rushmore?How did Mount Rushmore get its name?What is the Hall of Records?How many people died carving Mount Rushmore?Which presidential carving almost lost its nose? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.Ages 8 and up.All measurements in American and metric.Reading Level: 6.1 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Insiders' Guide® to South Dakota's Black Hills & Badlands

Insiders' Guide® to South Dakota's Black Hills & Badlands
Author: T. D. Griffith
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2011-03-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0762774827

Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. South Dakota’s Black Hills & Badlands Ghost towns and modern towns. Trendy eateries and rustic bars. Cowboys and artists. Rodeos, skiing, hiking, and biking. Breathtaking landscapes in a place of welcoming smiles. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children’s activities

14 Fun Facts About the Pony Express

14 Fun Facts About the Pony Express
Author: Jeannie Meekins
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2017-08-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Gold was discovered in California in 1848. It seemed like California had everything. What they did not have was a fast way to communicate with the east. That was when the Pony Express was born. Find out some fun facts about this enterprise in this fun book. Reading level: 6.8

14 Fun Facts About Theodore Roosevelt

14 Fun Facts About Theodore Roosevelt
Author: Jeannie Meekins
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020-02-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Theodore Roosevelt lived a full and adventurous life. He was encouraged by his parents in all his interests and encouraged his own children in theirs. The world – and the White House – would certainly have been a different place without them. Do you know: When did Roosevelt become interested in Nature? Why did Roosevelt rarely speak about his first wife? Why did Roosevelt's children call their oldest sister "Sister" in stead of using her name? How many national parks did Roosevelt create? What pets did Roosevelt and his children have at the White House? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 7.2 Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About the Statue of Liberty: A 15-Minute Book

14 Fun Facts About the Statue of Liberty: A 15-Minute Book
Author: Caitlind L. Alexander
Publisher: Learning Island
Total Pages: 48
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

She stands in New York Harbor, lifting her light to the world. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of the United States of America. Many people know some things about her, but how much do you know? Do you know: What is the Statue of Liberty’s real name? What was the Statue of Liberty originally used for? What was the first part of the Statue to be finished? Which is taller, the statue or the pedestal it stands on? How are the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty connected? And many more! Find out more about the Statue of Liberty and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Where Is Mount Rushmore?

Where Is Mount Rushmore?
Author: True Kelley
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2015-02-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0698198913

It was world-famous sculptor Gutzon Borglum's dream to carve sixty-foot-high likenesses of four presidents on a granite cliff in South Dakota. Does that sound like a wacky idea? Many at the time thought so. Borglum faced a lot of opposition and problems at every turn; the blasting and carving carried out through the years of the Great Depression when funding for anything was hard to come by. Yet Mount Rushmore now draws almost three million visitors to the Black Hills every year. This is an entertaining chronicle of one man's magnificent obsession, which even today sparks controversy.

Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore
Author: Julie Murray
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2016-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680796232

Readers will learn about what Mount Rushmore is, how it was built, and the faces that are carved into the side of the mountain. 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. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Who's on Mount Rushmore?

Who's on Mount Rushmore?
Author: Nancy Harrison
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9780448482903

The iconic Mount Rushmore displays the faces of four important US presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Each man made his mark, carving his place in history. Now, the presidents unite once again with the four Who Was...' biographies included in this boxed set, each with eighty black-and-white illustrations, to reveal the stories of these monumental leaders.

The Carving of Mount Rushmore

The Carving of Mount Rushmore
Author: Rex Alan Smith
Publisher: WW Norton
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2011-10-18
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0789260085

The first book to tell the complete story of Rushmore. "I had seen the photographs and the drawings of this great work. And yet, until about ten minutes ago I had no conception of its magnitude, its permanent beauty and its importance." —Franklin Delano Roosevelt, upon first viewing Mount Rushmore, August 30, 1936 Now in paperback, The Carving of Mount Rushmore tells the complete story of the largest and certainly the most spectacular sculpture in existence. More than 60 black-and-white photographs offer unique views of this gargantuan effort, and author Rex Alan Smith—a man born and raised within sight of Rushmore—recounts with the sensitivity of a native son the ongoing struggles of sculptor Gutzon Borglum and his workers.

M is for Mount Rushmore

M is for Mount Rushmore
Author: William Anderson
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2010-10-22
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1585367613

South Dakota is home to an endless supply of American history and Americana. Did you know the world's largest drug store calls Wall, SD home? Or how about the triceratops was one of the state's earliest settlers? What about the prairie the Ingalls family called home? De Smet. Also in South Dakota! The answers to all of these and many more are is the latest Sleeping Bear Press A to Z state exploration - M is for Mount Rushmore: A South Dakota Alphabet. The state's charm and significance in American folklore goes beyond those four presidents' wonderful mugs and it's all captured here in poem and expository text for citizens and tourists of all ages. M is for Mount Rushmore: A South Dakota Alphabet is a welcome addition to the Sleeping Bear Press library and is sure to find a special place in homes, schools and libraries throughout the nation. Written and illustrated by the first time pairing of children book pros, author Bill Anderson and artist Cheryl Harness, M is for Mount Rushmore is the tribute to South Dakota readers will love. Well known in South Dakota circles and the country for his Little House work, Bill brings his poignant pen to M is for Mount Rushmore and the verse and text flow with feeling and pride. And breathing life into Mr. Anderson's prose is incredible images of Cheryl Harness. Bringing years of experience and an eye for extraordinary, Cheryl's images capture the grace and wonderment that is South Dakota.