Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

Explore some of the world’s most fascinating structures and natural places in this visually stimulating series. Compelling photographs and engaging text take readers on a journey through the creation and history of each site, as well as its importance and significance in the world today.

Cover: Mount Rushmore
Cover: The White House
Cover: The Lincoln Memorial
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Mount Rushmore
The Great Lakes
The White House
The Grand Canyon
The Empire State Building
The Capitol Building
The Golden Gate Bridge
The Lincoln Memorial
The Statue of Liberty
The Everglades
The Washington Monument
The Hoover Dam
The Erie Canal
The Alamo
The Gateway Arch
Yellowstone National Park
The Rocky Mountains
The Redwood Forests
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Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

Explore some of the world’s most fascinating structures and natural places in this visually stimulating series. Compelling photographs and engaging text take readers on a journey through the creation and history of each site, as well as its importance and significance in the world… View →