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3) The Alamo
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
5) Fort Sumter
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When the Civil War began, Fort Sumter was an unfinished building in the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina. Over the next three years, this fort would become one of the most important symbols of the Civil War. Now open to the public as a national monument, visitors arrive at the fort by boat from Charleston. Walk over several acres and see many Civil War guns and cannonballs. National Park Service rangers are also on the island to give talks and...
6) Liberty Bell
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this American symbol was originally created to encourage people to visit the state. From the planning, which began in 1923, to the completion of construction in 1941, this monument is one of our nation's greatest achievements. Read about the visionaries, such as Doane Robinson, and sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who made what would seem an impossible task become a reality!
13) The White House
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
While reading The White House, students will learn about the history and the importance of one of the most famous buildings in the world. This 32-page title uses a variety of teaching components to help young readers strengthen their reading comprehension skills. The Symbols of Freedom series will allow students to explain events or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause versus...
15) The Bald Eagle
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
The bald eagle has symbolized freedom since the Great Seal was designed in 1782 – almost our nation's beginning. Today we find bald eagles on dollar bills, stamps, flags, and more! Early readers will learn about the history and legacy of this powerful American image.
17) The Liberty Bell
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
From American revolutionaries to abolitionists to suffragettes, generations have celebrated the Liberty Bell's message of freedom. This informative book explores the history and importance of America's most famous bell.
19) Mount Rushmore
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Carved into America's heartland, Mount Rushmore celebrates four presidents who made America what it is today. This symbol of freedom is at center stage in this title for beginning readers, highlighting Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln through leveled text and vibrant matching photos!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Did you know the Pledge of Allegiance began as a children's magazine poem in 1892? Since then it has been recited in schools, courts, and more. This title introduces students to history and meaning of the Pledge.