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"Conceived soon after the American Revolution ended, the great monument to George Washington was not finally completed until almost a century later; the great obelisk was finished in 1884, and remains the tallest stone structure in the world at 555 feet. The story behind its construction is a largely untold and intriguing piece of American history, which acclaimed historian John Steele Gordon relates with verve, connecting it to the colorful saga...
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George Washington is our nation's most celebrated leader, so its fitting that his monument towers over Washington, DC. In this book, readers will learn how the architectural feat was achieved and enjoy photographs of Washington and the monument standing in his honor.
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"In America, behind the public facade of nine of our most famed institutions and landmark structures, there is another world that is hidden from view. The special pierces the veil of secrecy which conceals forbidden histories and fascinating insider information from the public."-- Publisher.
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The Washington Monument is an important symbol of respect and gratitude in the United States. Let's go visit! Visiting U.S. Symbols: Washington Monument invites young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to explore the history and significance of this important American symbol.
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Did you know that the Washington Monument is 555 feet and 5 inches tall? It is the tallest building in Washington, D.C. and was the tallest building in the world when it was finished in 1884. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as a slide show, matching word activity, and quiz.
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El Monumento a Washington es un obelisco de piedra que está en Washington, DC. El monumento rinde tributo al liderazgo, la sabiduría y la fortaleza del primer presidente de los Estados Unidos. Descubre más en El Monumento a Washington, uno de los títulos de la serie Íconos Americanos
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"A giant column of granite and marble honors our country's first president. The Washington Monument towers over the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Discover the story behind this famous national landmark. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions." -- Amazon.com.
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