Mount Rushmore (Patriotic Symbols) - Softcover

Harris, Nancy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1484635884 ISBN 13: 9781484635889

Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree, 2016

Synopsis

Books in this series introduce young readers to the United States government through a discussion of our country's patriotic symbols. In 'Mount Rushmore', children learn about the famous presidents who are carved into the Black Hills. They also learn about what this giant sculpture symbolizes for the American people.

About this title

About the Author

Nancy Harris is a Heinemann-Raintree author.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 1–These simple texts are designed for children to read themselves. In making them accessible to beginning readers, however, many concepts are oversimplified, including the introductory premise, A symbol is a type of sign. A symbol shows you something. Although four of the books are about monuments and buildings, they include few details about design or construction. National Anthem does not discuss the music or include a full listing of the words. Most of the volumes contain excellent large, color photographs, current enough to include figures such as Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama. Lincoln Memorial, however, features several poorly executed period paintings, including one depicting the African-American people (but not Lincoln, who appears in the same picture) with oddly bright lips. On only a slightly higher reading level, the American Symbols series (Capstone) addresses many of the same topics in a more compelling and educational manner.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1484635884
• ISBN 13: 9781484635889
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 24