Books with title Washington Monument

From the American Revolution to the Constitutional Convention to the presidency, George Washingtons steady leadership was a source of admiration around the globe. George Washington is our nations most celebrated leader, so its fitting that his monument towers over Washington, DC. Standing over 555 feet (169 m) tall, his monument is the tallest stone structure in the world. In this book, readers will learn how the architectural feat was achieved and enjoy photographs of Washington and the monument standing in his honor.

This series introduces beginning readers to some of the many places, people, and symbols that have become American Icons. With easy to read text and captivating visuals, each book in this series explores the symbols that helped shape the nations identity. Beginning readers will learn the history of each symbol, how it became important to the United States, and the role it continues to play in society today. American Icons is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.