Symbols/ Monuments/ National Parks/ etc.
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Walls: The Long History of Human Barriers and Why We Build Them
$29.95 Add to cartBuilding walls that separate us from others is as old as humanity.
People have built walls to keep others out for thousands of years, from the Great Wall of China to Hadrian’s Wall to security fences
- Series: Orca Timeline
- Author: Craigie, Gregor
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 88
- Publish Date: March 12 2024
- ISBN10: 1459833112
- Language: English
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Lonely Planet Kids Inside – The World’s Wonders
$19.99 Add to cartTake a tour around the world to uncover some of the planet’s most incredible landmarks and monuments – inside and out. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal to Sydney
- Series: Lonely Planet Kids
- Author: Gifford, Clive
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 24
- Publish Date: October 10, 2023
- ISBN10: 1838699961
- Language: English
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30,000 Stitches: The Inspiring Story of the National 9/11 Flag
$17.99 Add to cartAn MASL Dogwood Reader’s Award Title
Discover the inspiring story of the American flag that flew over Ground Zero, traveled across all fifty states as it was repaired, and returned to New York as a re- Author: Davis, Amanda
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: May 04 2021
- ISBN10: 1546013695
- Language: English
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Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
$18.99 Add to cartWith every step, the Tomb Guards pay homage to America’s fallen. Discover their story, and that of the unknown soldiers they honor, through resonant words and illustrations.
Keeping vigil at the Tomb- Author: Gottesfeld, Jeff
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: February 12 2021
- ISBN10: 1536201480
- Language: English
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What Is the Statue of Liberty?
$7.99 Add to cartIn 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present–the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th birthday of the United States, and just packing it w… [more below]
- Series: What Was?
- Author: Holub, Joan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: May 29 2014
- ISBN10: 0448479176
- Language: English
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Ellis Island (a True Book: American History)
$6.95 Read moreLearn why immigrants came to the United States and the establishment of Ellis Island Immigration Station.
A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in Ameri… [more below]
- Series: A True Book: American History
- Author: Landau, Elaine
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: March 01 2008
- ISBN10: 0531147819
- Language: English
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Eyewitness National Parks
$9.99 Add to cartPacked with stunning photography, Eyewitness National Parks explores the history of all 63 US National Parks, and their countless treasures.
Become an eyewitness to every US National Park in this pict… [more below]- Series: DK Eyewitness
- Author: DK
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 72
- Publish Date: June 06 2023
- ISBN10: 0744069734
- Language: English
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National Geographic Kids National Parks Guide USA Centennial Edition: The Most Amazing Sights, Scenes, and Cool Activities from Coast to Coast!
$14.99 Add to cartHappy 100th Birthday, National Parks Join the centennial celebration by reading all about these greatest of American treasures — from Acadia to Zion — in preparation for a parks visit sometime soon… [more below]
- Author: National Geographic Kids
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: February 09 2016
- ISBN10: 142632314X
- Language: English
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Lonely Planet Kids the Flag Book
$19.99 Add to cartWelcome to the amazing world of flags! Did you know that each flag is actually a picture that sends a message to everyone who sees it?
In The Flag Book, Lonely Planet Kids introduces you to the flags
- Series: Lonely Planet Kids
- Author: Butterfield, Moira
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 184
- Publish Date: September 17 2019
- ISBN10: 1788683102
- Language: English
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Earth’s Incredible Places: Yellowstone
$21.99 Add to cartA captivating illustrated introduction to Yellowstone National Park, the world’s oldest national park and one of the most intact ecosystems on the planet. For fans of Kate Siber’s National Parks of th… [more below]
- Series: Earth’s Incredible Places
- Author: Ard, Cath
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 80
- Publish Date: 4-Apr-23
- ISBN10: 1838748563
- Language: English
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The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 Fact-Filled Maps!
$30.00 Add to cartIn 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps, explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming and the nation’s capital to discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, cities, natu
- Series: 50 States #1
- Author: Balkan, Gabrielle
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: October 01, 2015
- ISBN10: 1847807119
- Language: English
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Mount Rushmore: Myths, Legends, and Facts
$8.99 Read moreA stone shrine shrouded in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is a symbol of democracy and freedom. Infographics, fact boxes, sidebars, and primary historic photos tell the story of this
- Series: Monumental History
- Author: Gunderson, Jessica
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: July 01, 2014
- ISBN10: 1491402083
- Language: English
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Of All Tribes: American Indians and Alcatraz
$19.99 Read moreIn Of All Tribes, Abenaki children’s book icon Joseph Bruchac tells the stirring history of the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz by Native Americans, which established a precedent for Indian activism.
“Al- Author: Bruchac, Joseph
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: September 26 2023
- ISBN10: 1419757199
- Language: English
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Eyewitness National Parks
$16.99 Add to cartPacked with stunning photography, Eyewitness National Parks explores the history of all 63 US National Parks, and their countless treasures.
Become an eyewitness to every US National Park in this pict… [more below]- Series: DK Eyewitness
- Author: DK
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 72
- Publish Date: June 06 2023
- ISBN10: 0744069742
- Language: English
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National Monuments of the USA
$30.00 Add to cartTravel through America’s incredible history and amazing wild places, visiting the National Monuments that celebrate the most iconic and majestic landscapes and locations in the USA.
*2023 School Libra- Series: National Parks of the USA #4
- Author: Walker, Cameron
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: June 13, 2023
- ISBN10: 0711265496
- Language: English
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The Wild River and the Great Dam: The Construction of Hoover Dam and the Vanishing Colorado River
$19.99 Add to cart★ “In this detailed and informative work, Boughton chronicles the construction of the Hoover Dam via compellingly comprehensive text.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ “This well-wri- Author: Boughton, Simon
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: March 12, 2024
- ISBN10: 0316380741
- Language: English
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What Was Ellis Island?
$7.99 Add to cartFrom 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island was the gateway to a new life in the United States for millions of immigrants. In later years, the island was deserted, the buildings decaying. Ellis Island was not res… [more below]
- Series: What Was…
- Author: Demuth, Patricia Brennan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: March 13 2014
- ISBN10: 044847915X
- Language: English
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The National Parks: Discover All 62 National Parks of the United States!
$21.99 Add to cartGet your kids excited about the great outdoors! This travel guide for kids will highlight the diverse beauty and wonder of the USA’s most beautiful natural spaces.
From the giant redwoods of Sequoia t- Author: DK
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: October 06 2020
- ISBN10: 0744024293
- Language: English
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This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth
$19.99 Add to cartA deeply moving story about community and resilience, from the point-of-view of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks on September 11, from Eisner Award-nominated author-illustrator Sean Rub
- Author: Rubin, Sean
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: May 11 2021
- ISBN10: 1250788501
- Language: English
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The Wolves of Yellowstone: A Rewilding Story
$23.99 Add to cartHere is the fascinating true story of the wolves who restored the ecosystem at Yellowstone National Park, written by Catherine Barr and illustrated by award-winner Jenni Desmond.
In the 1930s, the las- Author: Barr, Catherine
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: April 05 2022
- ISBN10: 154760798X
- Language: English
