Iconic America

Golden Gate Bridge, the White House, St. Louis Arch--all of these are famous American structures. From soaring skyscrapers to historic buildings, these iconic structures are easily recognizable and helped shape American culture. Middle-grade readers explore how these structures were built, where they are located, and their popularity today. Compelling photos, stat boxes, sidebars, and a map bring the stories to life, while "Think About It" sidebars offer critical thinking practice and strengthen reading comprehension. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and extra research sources.

The American flag, Statue of Liberty, Washington Monument--these famous symbols and monuments are tokens of the American spirit. From sea to shining sea, this book takes middle-grade readers across the country to visit and learn about iconic places and things that symbolize America. Readers explore when these items were built, why they are important, and their impact on American life. Compelling photos, stat boxes, and a map provide visual support while "Think About It" features offer critical thinking practice and strengthen reading comprehension. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and extra research sources.

Kevlar, blue jeans, airplanes--all of these are famous inventions founded in America. From a chemist in a research lab to a gym teacher in Massachusetts, this book takes middle-grade readers back in time to learn about the origins of each invention. Readers explore how these items or ideas were created or discovered and the impact they had on not only American life, but the lives of people around the world as well. Compelling historical photos, stat boxes, and sidebars bring the stories to life, while "Think About It" sidebars offer critical thinking practice and strengthen reading comprehension. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and extra research sources.

Grand Canyon, Mississippi River, Old Faithful--these breathtaking wonders formed naturally in the United States and their iconic beauty has captivated people for years. From vast gorges to the tallest mountains, these natural wonders are easily recognizable and have helped shape the American landscape and culture. Middle-grade readers explore how these beauties were formed, where they are located, and what makes them iconic. Compelling photos, stat boxes, and a map provide visual support while "Think About It" features offer critical thinking practice and strengthen reading comprehension. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and extra resources.

What battles have shaped American history? From Gettysburg to Pearl Harbor, this book takes middle-grade readers back in time and around the world to visit some of the most iconic battles in American history. Readers explore what happened during the battles, learn important historical figures, and discover how the battle's outcome impacted each war and the American way of life. Compelling historical photos, stat boxes, sidebars, and a map bring the stories to life, while "Think About It" sidebars offer critical thinking practice and strengthen reading comprehension. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and extra research sources.

Paul Bunyan is one of the most well-known tall tales in American folklore. Betsy Ross and Annie Oakley are real people who have become legends. From the strongest man on the railroad to frontier heroes, twelve short chapters provide brief histories of 12 iconic legends, both fact and fiction. Readers explore the importance of these famous people and characters and how their stories have contributed to US history. Compelling imagery, stat boxes, and sidebars bring the stories to life while "Think About It" features offer critical thinking practice and strengthen reading comprehension. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and extra resources.