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  • The Gateway Arch

    Lisa Bullard

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2009)
    The Gateway Arch is the tallest monument in the United States. At 630 feet, it is more than twice the height of the Statue of Liberty. The Gateway Arch honors all the settlers who passed through St. Louis, Missouri, on their way out west. But how was it made? Who designed it? Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life.
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  • The Golden Gate Bridge

    Jeffrey Zuehlke

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2009)
    The Golden Gate Bridge is an important structure in San Francisco, California. Before this bridge was built, people had to take a ferry across the dangerous stretch of water to get to Marin County. Now they simply drive across. Just how long is the Golden Gate Bridge? And how did workers build this orange structure? Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life.
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  • The Redwood Forests

    Lisa Bullard

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Have you ever seen a tree as wide as a house? What about one taller than a skyscraper? Get ready to explore the gigantic trees in the Redwood Forests! These amazing forests are located along the West Coast of the United States, from California to Oregon. Just how tall can a redwood tree grow? Read this book to find out!
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  • The Hoover Dam

    Jeffrey Zuehlke

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2009)
    The Hoover Dam is one of the largest dams in the world! It provides power and water to people in Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and California. Just how does the Hoover Dam work? And how many people did it take to build this amazing structure? Read this book to find out! Learn all about some remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!
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  • The Everglades

    Lisa Bullard

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Do you know a place that’s home to both manatees and panthers? Get ready for a trip to the Everglades! Many plants and animals live in this huge wetland. But why is the Everglades region also important to humans? And how do people protect the Everglades? Read this book to find out!
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  • The Empire State Building

    Lisa Bullard

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2009)
    People come from all over the world to see the Empire State Building. You can see all of New York City from the top of this tall skyscraper! Just how many floors does the Empire State Building have? And how long did it take workers to create this amazing structure? Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!
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  • The Great Lakes

    Janet Piehl

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Do you know where to find the world’s largest freshwater lake? Or which lake has more than thirty thousand islands? Get ready to explore the Great Lakes! People rely on the lakes for food, fun, and transportation. Just how were the Great Lakes formed? And what problems do the lakes face? Read this book to find out!
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  • The Capitol Building

    Janet Piehl

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2009)
    The Capitol Building is a busy place in Washington, D.C.! Government leaders meet there to make our country’s laws. Just what does the Capitol Building look like inside? And what is the story behind how the Capitol was built? Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!
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  • The Erie Canal

    Lisa Bullard

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Have you ever heard of a road that was built for boats? That’s what the Erie Canal is. In the 1800s, people dug a canal that was 363 miles long. It helped link the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Can you guess how long it took to build the canal? Or why the canal was important? Read this book to find out! Learn all about some remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting illustrations, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!
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  • The Grand Canyon

    Jeffrey Zuehlke

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Have you ever seen rocks that are more than two billion years old? Get ready to visit the Grand Canyon! Millions of people travel to Arizona to visit this amazing place each year. But just how big is the Grand Canyon? And how was it made? Read this book to find out!
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  • Yellowstone National Park

    Janet Piehl

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Jan. 1, 2010)
    Did you know that Yellowstone National Park has more geysers and hot springs than anywhere else on Earth? The geyser called Old Faithful shoots boiling water 130 feet (40 meters) into the air! But what causes geysers to erupt? And what other wonders can be found in this beautiful national park? Read this book to find out!
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  • The White House

    Jill Braithwaite

    Paperback (LernerClassroom, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Do you know how many U.S. presidents have lived in the White House? Every president except for George Washington has lived in the White House. It’s the official home of U.S. presidents! What is the president’s office called? And why is the building sometimes called the People’s House? Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series―part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life.
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