Walker, Cameron

Summary: "Divided into eight chapters covering the breadth of the US, pictographic maps locate each of the monuments explored, while double-page, poster-worthy scenes convey the beauty of the areas featured. Monuments covered include Statue of Liberty, Stonewall, Katahdin, the National Mall, Forts of the East, Jewel Cave, Pipestone, Pullman, Grand-Staircase Escalante, Chiricahua National Monument,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of the Quarto Group 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 WAL

Rusick, Jessica

Summary: This title examines Ground Zero from the 9/11 terrorist attacks to the cleanup of the debris of the Word Trade Center to the construction of the Freedom Tower, the Tribute in Light, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, and the continued rebuilding of the World Trade Center complex's buildings.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo & Daughters, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 974.71 RUS

Obama, Barack.

Summary: "In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2010

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1 available in Juvenile Oversized, Call number: J 179 OBA

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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 302 OBA

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1 available in Stacks, Call number: JE FIC OBA

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Obama 2010

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Linde, Barbara M.

Summary: If you have ever looked at a piece of pottery, a toy, or a coin from the past, then you have seen an artifact. Artifacts are things that people made and used. Over time, broken or unwanted objects were thrown on trash piles. Others were buried by natural disasters, or covered over by new buildings. This high-interest text shows several artifacts related to American history, including toys,...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 LIN

Klein, J. M.

Summary: The United States and Canada have become beacons of democracy around the world. This book explores the two nations' histories from colonies to world powers, as well as the ways their governments have been structured. Readers will learn about the importance of checks and balances, limited government, and civic responsibility in both countries. They will gain a deep understanding about what it...

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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973 KLE