U.S.A. - Northeast & Middle Atlantic Architecture, Architecture, Buildings & Construction, U.S. People & Places - Miscellaneous, Romantic Revivalism & the Sublime in Architecture, Middle Atlantic States, U.S. - Individual Buildings & Designs
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Children's Literature
Built to honor the first American president, the Washington Monument at 555 feet and 5 inches towers over the nation's capital. Construction on the obelisk began in 1848, but was halted for over twenty years. Today visitors reach the top of the renovated structure by elevator. In this book readers will discover why the structure is two shades of white, why the construction stopped, and why the design was chosen. Concise and informative text is paired with reproductions of historical documents and clear photographs of of the monument. An index, glossary, and additional sources make this ideal for an American history curriculum. Nobleman's book is part of the "Let's See Library" series. 2004, Compass Point Books, Ages 6 to 10.—Laura Hummel
Book Details
Published
June 14, 2026
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pages
24
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780756514723