Marie Morrison
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Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"In the nation's capital and throughout the country, many important monuments honor important people and periods from the United States' history. The idea of visiting or learning more about these monuments may sound boring, right? Wrong! This book will lead students through a fascinating trip to many U.S. monuments through . . . facts and colorful photographs. Did you know that the Washington Monument was an unfinished stump for more than 20 years?...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The U.S. flag is a familiar sight to any American student. This book will give them the background to understand why it flies outside their schools and other buildings, as well as how the distinctive star and stripes came to be and other historical details. Historical photos trace the development of the flag's design, while graphic organizers break down information into memorable chunks. Did you know there have been more than 20 versions of the flag?...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"The president plays an important role in the United States-and with the role's many powers also come many responsibilities. Here, readers will learn about the job of the U.S. president and the history of the role, along with facts about people who've held the job. Did you know that the 40th president was a famous movie star? Or that the 18th president once got a speeding ticket in a horse-drawn buggy? Graphic organizers provide more . . . facts and...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Fossils are pieces of the past! They can show us a lot of information about the plants and animals that lived long ago on Earth. This detailed book has a wealth of information about what fossils can show us and how paleontologists learn from them. This can include facts about plants, dinosaurs, extinction, and even life with climate change in the future. Graphics provide more context, and full-color photographs show young scientists that they too...