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Chargement... National Monuments of the USA (National Parks of the USA, 4)par Cameron Walker
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. National Monuments of the USA is a well-illustrated and intriguing informational text book that is inviting for readers of many ages to pick up and read. The book is organized by regions of the US and covers both humanmade (i.e. Stonewall, National Mall, Golden Gate Bridge, etc.) and natural monuments (i.e. John Day Fossil Bed, Mount St. Helens, etc.). Each section covers a different region of the US and allows the reader to learn about different monuments from those areas with short blurbs, illustrations, and details about some of the features. There are nods and inclusion of timely social justice topics, such as Tule Lake, Stonewall, Birmingham City Rights and Freedom Rides. This book will fit nicely into a classroom or elementary school library, or children's bookshelf to pull out and read and browse. It is a fitting gift for a kid or even adult who loves National Parks and Monuments. Previewed on NetGalley aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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"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, Bandelier National Monument, Rainbow Bridge, the Dinosaur National Monument, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Colorado National Monument, the Devil's Tower, Muir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge, Tule Lake, Mount St. Helens, John Day Fossil Beds, Admiralty Island, the Misty Fjords, Aniakchak, Papah naumoku kea, Marianas Trench, Rose Atoll, and more! Spot artworks and captions give important historical context for the memorial sites, as well as scientific information about the animals and plants found in the precious natural habitats. The perfect armchair escapism for adventure-hungry kids, readers will marvel at the fantastic sights to be seen throughout the United States of America. Brimming with facts, activities, and beautiful illustrations, the National Parks of the USA series of books immerses young people in the wonders of America's outdoors. Learn about the wonderful wildlife, stunning scenery, and rare plants that inhabit these precious outdoor spaces. Celebrate these beautiful and rare locations, and be awed by the diversity and grandeur of the national parks' living landscapes."-- Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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about how a monument reflects what we value as a culture. A scrapbook format, a blend of modern facts and
history, and delightful illustrations all stand out because of Walker's examination of the monuments through an
equitable lens.