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1) The Alamo
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that Davy Crockett fought in a famous battle at the Alamo? From behind the walls of the fort, Americans fought for independence. Thousands of people still visit the Alamo to honor those brave men who died there. What happened at that battle? And why do people still say, Remember the Alamo?" Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
People come from all over the world to see the Empire State Building. Just how many floors does this tall skyscraper have? And how long did it take workers to create this amazing building? Read this book to find out!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you ever seen rocks that are more than two billion years old? Get ready to visit the Grand Canyon! Millions of people travel to Arizona to visit this amazing place each year. But just how big is the Grand Canyon? And how was it made? Read this book to find out!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Do you know where to find the world's largest freshwater lake? Or which lake has more than thirty thousand islands? Get ready to explore the Great Lakes! People rely on the lakes for food, fun, and transportation. Just how were the Great Lakes formed? And what problems do the lakes face? Read this book to find out!
10) The Hoover Dam
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the Hoover Dam and includes information on its design, construction, and environmental issues.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How big is the statue of President Abraham Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial? It's 19 feet (6 meters) high. That's taller than three adults standing on one another's shoulders! Whose idea was the Lincoln Memorial? And how did workers build the amazing statue? Read this book to find out. Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection.
12) Mount Rushmore
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you ever seen a face that's taller than a house? People come from across the country to see the huge faces on Mount Rushmore. Four U.S. presidents are carved on this tall mountain. Just whose idea was Mount Rushmore? And how did workers carve this amazing sculpture? Read this book to find out. Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you ever seen a tree as wide as a house? What about one taller than a skyscraper? Get ready to explore the gigantic trees in the Redwood Forests! These amazing forests are located along the West Coast of the United States, from California to Oregon. Just how tall can a redwood tree grow? Read this book to find out!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the Rocky Mountains range is more than 3,000 miles long? It stretches all the way from Canada in the north to New Mexico in the south. Some people call them the "Backbone of North America." But how were they formed? What caused their peaks to rise so high? Read this book to find out!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you ever seen an eye the size of a doorway? What about a finger bigger than a grown-up? Get ready to check out the Statue of Liberty! This statue stands for American freedom. Just whose idea was the Statue of Liberty? And how did workers put it together? Read this book to find out. Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Do you know how long it took to build the Washington Monument? It took 36 years! Visitors have loved to look out from the top of this tall building ever since it was finished. But who planned the Washington Monument? And what troubles did workers building it face? Read this book to find out. Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection.
17) The White House
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Do you know how many U.S. presidents have lived in the White House? Every president except for George Washington has lived in the White House. It's the official home of U.S. presidents! What is the president's office called? And why is the building sometimes called the People's House? Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that Yellowstone National Park has more geysers and hot springs than anywhere else on Earth? The geyser called Old Faithful shoots boiling water 130 feet (40 meters) into the air! But what causes geysers to erupt? And what other wonders can be found in this beautiful national park? Read this book to find out!
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