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The Best-ever Book of Pyramids (Best-ever Book Of...)
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Anne Millard,Ariane Bataille |
Describes the pyramids of Egypt and the Americas and their significance in the social, political, and religious life of long-vanished civilizations. |
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Historic sites and monuments
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David Armentrout |
Describes a variety of historic sites and monuments, from the Alabama-Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site to the Wyoming-Devils Tower National Monument. |
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Mount Rushmore
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Judith Jango-Cohen |
Describes the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota. |
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Stonehenge
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Cynthia Kennedy Henzel |
Introduces Stonehenge, describes how it was constructed, and discusses current and past restoration and preservation plans. |
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Shaping a President
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Kelli Peduzzi |
Follows the work of the sculptor Neil Estern during the creation of the memorial in Washington, D.C. which features the former president, first lady, and their dog Fala. |
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Always to remember
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Brent K. Ashabranner |
Discusses the building of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the controversies that have surrounded it, and some human interest stories connected with it. |
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The Washington Monument
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Frederic Gilmore |
Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents. |
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The mystery of stone circles
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Mason, Paul |
Examines the phenomenon of stone circles and the various theories that exist to explain them. |
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The Lincoln Memorial
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Kristin L. Nelson |
Describes the significance, history, and construction of the Lincoln Memorial. |
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Our national monuments
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Eleanor H. Ayer |
Discusses the history, creators, and symbolism of our national monuments, both constructed and natural. |
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