Pub Date: July 1, 2014
Dewey: 978.393
LCCN: 2014007007
Lexile Code: 0580
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
Target Age Group: 08 to 10
Physical Info: 0.33" H x 9.03" L x 7.94" W ( 0.63 lbs) 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, etc.
Series: Monumental History
Description: "Explores the myths, facts, and legends associated with Mount Rushmore"--
Brief description: Jessica Gunderson grew up in the small town of Washburn, North Dakota. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota and an MFA in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University, Mankato. She has written more than one hundred books for young readers. Her book President Lincoln's Killer and the America He Left Behind won a 2018 Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Silver Award. She currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin.
Review Quotes: This fascinating series delves into the shadows of some of America's most iconic monuments to reveal the intrigue, conflict, and scandal that surrounded their construction. A host of design elements are sure to keep readers engaged. . . .An expertly curated collection of photos, drawings, and ephemera round out each title with flair and substance. . . .Concise but informative, this series is a valuable addition to most collections.-- "School Library Journal"