National Monuments of the USA (Americana, 4)
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Travel through America’s incredible history and amazing wild places, visiting the National Monuments that celebrate the most iconic and majestic landscapes and locations in the USA. *2024 EUREKA! Honor Book* *2023 School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, Nonfiction* Packed with maps and fascinating facts about the history, architecture, flora, and fauna in some of the most visited National Monuments in the United States, this gorgeously illustrated book showcases the nation’s most historically important and amazing places. Marvel at some of the world’s most famous landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty. Discover lesser-known but just as breathtaking sites such as the Aniakchak volcano caldera. Read about geological wonders like the John Day Fossil Beds. Learn about places of solemn historical significance, such as the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. 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, Papahānaumokuākea, 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. Also in the series: National Parks of the USA and National Parks of the USA Postcards . Review: Beautiful account of our country’s best - Saying I bought this for my daughter is only part of the story. I consider this as much a piece of art as any book by famous artists of old. As I sat with my daughter, reading about our country and enjoying the illustrations, I was filled with a sense of joy. At a time when so much is being made of our divisions, it is heartening to read this account of the best we have to offer. Review: PRIDE BOOOOOOK - If you’d like your child to be brainwashed by a transsexual then great book! I bought a book titled USA national monuments. This book has nothing to do with it and it pushes a narrative that has NOTHING to do with the USA and everything to do with pushing left sided views. Why can’t we keep school neutral!
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| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 194 Reviews |
K**S
Beautiful account of our country’s best
Saying I bought this for my daughter is only part of the story. I consider this as much a piece of art as any book by famous artists of old. As I sat with my daughter, reading about our country and enjoying the illustrations, I was filled with a sense of joy. At a time when so much is being made of our divisions, it is heartening to read this account of the best we have to offer.
T**E
PRIDE BOOOOOOK
If you’d like your child to be brainwashed by a transsexual then great book! I bought a book titled USA national monuments. This book has nothing to do with it and it pushes a narrative that has NOTHING to do with the USA and everything to do with pushing left sided views. Why can’t we keep school neutral!
A**E
Beautifully written and illustrated/Inspires you to visit National Monuments
This book on National Monuments is excellent! My 12 year old devoured it and kept sharing the facts he learned as he was reading. I was impressed by the creative writing that draws you in to each description and inspires you to visit each monument in person. I appreciate how the book is organized by region with illustrated maps at the beginning of each section. The illustrations are beautiful throughout the book as well. I highly recommend this book as well as the National Parks of the USA book by the same illustrator. As a former teacher, I think that both of these books should be in every 4th grade classroom to encourage and inspire the Every Kid in a Park program that offers FREE entrance to all National Parks and Monuments in the US for 4th graders AND their families. Many 4th grade families don’t know about this amazing opportunity. All that’s needed is to sign up online and have the pass at the park entrance and the entire family gets in free (everykidoutdoors.gov).
J**N
a beautifully illustrated and educational children's book
this book is a great way for families to explore the national monuments of the united states through absolutely beautiful illustrations and well written text. it's a great gift to give to families! it can be enjoyed by kids of any age if there's an adult to read the text to them. you'll finish with a big list of places your family will want to travel to. and yes, this book features a spread on Stonewall, which is a National Monument designated by the National Parks Service in 2016 by Barack Obama. if you have a problem with your child seeing two men holding hands - wake up, it's 2023. by the way, if you think one of your favorite national monuments is missing - it might be a national park, and there's a book of those too by the same illustrator - chris turnham. check it out!
C**K
Awesome book!
What an amazing book! Beautiful illustrations and a great selection of national monuments that cover the vast variety of the history of the United States and all of the people who live in it. 1000% Recommended
A**.
BUYER BEWARE. Sexual Info in a children’s book
DISGUSTING. The author should be ashamed. This is a Childrens book. We don’t need the alphabet sexual preferences in a Childrens book. Mount Rushmore isn’t even mentioned, yet gay pride gets a 2 page spread. Definitely returning. I debated on ripping out those pages but they’re back to back so it would mess up the other pages. And this gay pride spread is in the first few pages of the book. What does that have to do with NATIONAL MONUMENTS?!?
L**N
Good book
Grandkids used in home schooling and enjoyed it.
P**R
Easy & Fun
fun to put on van that we have ventured too!
N**K
Beautiful, thoughtful and a joy to share with children
I’ve admired Chris Turnham’s work for years; his prints hang in several rooms of my home, and seeing his art across a hundred pages is a joy. This book isn’t just beautifully illustrated, it’s inclusive and thoughtful: exactly the kind of world I want my children to grow up in. From a UK perspective, I loved how it goes beyond the usual landmarks to show sides of America we rarely see. That breadth makes it richer, more surprising, and more engaging. Some readers may prefer only the “famous” monuments, but for us, the value is in its variety and inclusivity. The stories here show how many different people have helped shape the world, and this book captures that with warmth and respect. Whether you’re already a fan of Turnham’s art and Cameron Walker’s writing, or simply want a family book that inspires curiosity about the wider world, this is a treasure. We love it in our home.
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