The Gateway Arch

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places

  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

The Gateway Arch is the tallest monument in the United States. At 630 feet, it is more than twice the height of the Statue of Liberty. The Gateway Arch honors all the settlers who passed through St. Louis, Missouri, on their way out west. But how was it made? Who designed it? Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series – part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life.

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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 2010
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Lightning Bolt Books ®
Imprint LernerClassroom, Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2009-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 3.5
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF025210, JNF038100
Dewey 977.8'66
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7.75 x 10.25
Lexile 620
Guided Reading Level N
ATOS Reading Level 3.7
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 132303
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Reviewed, Table of contents, and Teaching Guides

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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 available downloads →

Reviews

School Library Journal, Curriculum Connections

“These attractive books use high-quality photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams to take students to some of America’s most famous landmarks, providing information about the history, construction, and significance of each one.”
School Library Journal