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The Liberty Bell
Rob Olliges
Library Binding (Fitzgerald Books, Jan. 1, 2007)Showcases this symbol of American history, from where was the Liberty Bell made, to why it is important, when did it crack, and when does it ring.
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The Symbols of America
Walter Laplante, Various
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2015)None
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Arlington National Cemetery
Barbara M Linde
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)The final resting place for many of America's heroes is located only a few miles from our nation's capital. This high-interest text will take readers on a tour of the cemetery and point out the graves of some well-known patriots, including President John F. Kennedy, Jr. A detailed map guides readers as they locate sections and specific grave sites. Descriptions of ceremonies help readers understand how these events show respect for those who gave their lives in the service of their country. Photographs such as the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns enhance the text.
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The Lincoln Memorial
Barbara M Linde
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 15, 2019)Abraham Lincoln was a giant of a president, so it befits him to have a 19 x 19-feet marble statue enclosed in an enormous building on the mall in Washington, D.C. Each spread in this book is packed with interesting, accessible text and photographs that bring the story of Abraham Lincoln's Memorial into sharp focus. Readers will feel like they are on a virtual tour of the statue, building, and grounds as they learn about Lincoln and the builders of his historic memorial.
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