Books in Symbols of Freedom: National Parks series

While reading Angel Island, students will learn about the history of the island, as well as the immigrants who passed through in hopes of becoming American citizens. This 32-page title uses a variety of teaching components to help young readers strengthen their reading comprehension skills. The Symbols of Freedom series will allow students to explain events or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause versus effect. Each title features photographs, maps, and informational sidebars that work with a Show What You Know section to help readers build their understanding of the topic.

Welcome to Yosemite, a national park that is important to all Americans. Young children can learn about Yosemite with the age-appropriate text in this book. Concepts are gradually introduced with fact files, location maps and useful phrases so children learn about the plants, animals, and the wonderful sights found in Yosemite. Find out the height of the Bridalveil Fall and which mountain range runs through the park. The glossary will help you define words like ‘granite’ and the timeline will help you discover when President Abraham Lincoln protected the Yosemite Valley and the giant sequoias.

Welcome to Death Valley, a national park that is important to all Americans. Young children can learn about Death Valley with the age-appropriate text in this book. Concepts are gradually introduced with fact files, location maps and useful phrases so children learn about the plants, animals, and the sights found in Death Valley. Find out if any plants and animals can live in the flat area called the salt pan. The glossary will help you define words like ‘geology’ and the timeline will help you discover when Death Valley became a national park.

Welcome to Sequoia and King Canyon, national parks that are important to all Americans. Young children can learn about Sequoia and Kings Canyon with the age-appropriate text in this book. Concepts are gradually introduced with fact files, location maps and useful phrases so children learn about the plants, animals, and the wonderful sights found in Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Find out how tall a giant sequoia tree can grow. The glossary will help you define words like ‘foothill’ and the timeline will help you discover when the General Grant Tree is named the "Nation's Christmas Tree."

While reading the St. Louis Gateway Arch, students will learn about the significance of the landmark, which was made as a tribute for Thomas Jefferson and the pioneers of the American West. This 32-page title uses a variety of teaching components to help young readers strengthen their reading comprehension skills. The Symbols of Freedom series will allow students to explain events or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause versus effect. Each title features photographs, maps, and informational sidebars that work with a Show What You Know section to help readers build their understanding of the topic.