The Washington Monument
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places
Do you know how long it took to build the Washington Monument? It took 36 years! Visitors have loved to look out from the top of this tall building ever since it was finished. But who planned the Washington Monument? And what troubles did workers building it face? 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.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-0-7613-6294-4
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$32.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2011 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | Lightning Bolt Books ® |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2010-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 3.1 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF025260, JNF038100 |
| Dewey | 975.3 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Lexile | 530 |
| Guided Reading Level | N |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.6 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 77069 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Maps, Photo captions, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, Websites, and eSource |
Author: Kristin L. Nelson
Kristin L. Nelson loves writing books for children. She has written several titles on animals, famous places, and other topics of interest to young readers.
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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 →