Washington's Monument

Washington's Monument
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781620406502
ISBN-13 : 1620406500
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis Washington's Monument by : John Steele Gordon

The colorful story behind one of America's greatest monuments and of the ancient obelisks of Egypt, now scattered around the world. Conceived soon after the American Revolution ended, the great monument to George Washington was not finally completed until almost a century later; the great obelisk was finished in 1884, and remains the tallest stone structure in the world at 555 feet. The story behind its construction is a largely untold and intriguing piece of American history, which acclaimed historian John Steele Gordon relates with verve, connecting it to the colorful saga of the ancient obelisks of Egypt. Nobody knows how many obelisks were crafted in ancient Egypt, or even exactly how they were created and erected since they are made out of hard granite and few known tools of the time were strong enough to work granite. Generally placed in pairs at the entrances to temples, they have in modern times been ingeniously transported around the world to Istanbul, Paris, London, New York, and many other locations. Their stories illuminate that of the Washington Monument, once again open to the public following earthquake damage, and offer a new appreciation for perhaps the most iconic memorial in the country.

The Washington Monument

The Washington Monument
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 24
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ISBN-10 : 0531126579
ISBN-13 : 9780531126578
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis The Washington Monument by : Kirsten Chang

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the Washington Monument to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

The Washington Monument

The Washington Monument
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Publisher : Gareth Stevens
Total Pages : 28
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0836841441
ISBN-13 : 9780836841442
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Synopsis The Washington Monument by : Susan Ashley

The tallest structure in Washington, D.C., the Washington Monument occupies an important place in U.S. history. The Washington Monument helps readers learn about the reasons for building the monument, its ancient design, and its location on the National Mall. Book jacket.

The Washington Monument

The Washington Monument
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Publisher : Lerner Publications
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 9780761362944
ISBN-13 : 0761362940
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis The Washington Monument by : Kristin L. Nelson

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 BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life.

The Washington Monument

The Washington Monument
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Publisher : Capstone
Total Pages : 25
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781543531411
ISBN-13 : 1543531415
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis The Washington Monument by : Erin Edison

A giant column of granite and marble honors our country's first president. The Washington Monument towers over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Discover the story behind this famous national landmark. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions.

The Washington Monument

The Washington Monument
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Publisher : Capstone
Total Pages : 33
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781491402115
ISBN-13 : 1491402113
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis The Washington Monument by : Robb Murray

Provides a history of the Washington Monument, including why it was built, facts about its construction, and popular misconceptions about the structure.

The Washington Monument

The Washington Monument
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1623239591
ISBN-13 : 9781623239596
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis The Washington Monument by : Frederic Gilmore

Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents.

Monument Wars

Monument Wars
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 408
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ISBN-10 : 9780520271333
ISBN-13 : 0520271335
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Monument Wars by : Kirk Savage

Traces the history of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., discussing its plan and structures, and considering how the concept of memorials and memorial space has changed since the nineteenth century.

To the Immortal Name and Memory of George Washington

To the Immortal Name and Memory of George Washington
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 156
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ISBN-10 : 1907521283
ISBN-13 : 9781907521287
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis To the Immortal Name and Memory of George Washington by : Louis Torres

The Washington Monument is one of the most easily recognized structures in America, if not the world, yet the long and tortuous history of its construction is much less well known. Beginning with its sponsorship by the Washington National Monument Society and the grudging support of a largely indifferent Congress, the Monument's 1848 groundbreaking led only to a truncated obelisk, beset by attacks by the Know Nothing Party and lack of secured funding and, from the mid-1850s, to a twenty-year interregnum. It was only 1n 1876 that a Joint Commission of Congress revived the Monument and entrusted its completion to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.In "To the Immortal Name and Memory of George Washington": The United States Corps of Engineers and the Construction of the Washington Monument, historian Louis Torres tells the fascinating story of the Monument, with a particular focus on the efforts of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Lincoln Casey, Captain George W. Davis, and civilian Corps employee Bernard Richardson Green and the details of how they completed the construction of this great American landmark. The book also includes a discussion and images of the various designs, some of them incredibly elaborate compared to the austere simplicity of the original, and an account of Corps stewardship of the Monument up to its takeover by the National Park Service in 1933. First published in 1985. 148 pages, ill.

The Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial
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Publisher : Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages : 34
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1432909665
ISBN-13 : 9781432909666
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis The Lincoln Memorial by : Nancy Harris

Books in this series introduce young readers to the United States government through a discussion of our country's patriotic symbols. In The Lincoln Memorial, children learn about Abraham Lincoln and his memorial in Washington, D.C. They also learn how this memorial is a symbol of patriotism for the United States of America. Book jacket.