Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research. A City Named Washington No Monument for Washington A Plan for a Monument A Monument Unfinished A New Beginning A Monument to Washington Glossary Fast Facts One Stride Further Find Out More Index Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents The symbols of our country are easy to recognize, but their significance is not as widely known. Icons such as the American flag, the Hoover Dam, and the Lincoln Memorial stand for our nation's pride, ingenuity, and courage...and these qualities stem directly from real events in American history! Each title in this enlightening series offers the complete story of one important symbol, landmark, or destination in the United States, providing historical illustrations and essential information for social studies students. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, infographics, Fast Facts, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research

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