Washington MonumentExamining the building process from the ground up, this high interest title covers the history and construction of the Washington Monument, one of Washington D. C.'s most well known landmarks. Part of the Landmarks of America series Landmarks of America functions as an accessible and highly educational series of introductory travel guides to eight of the most popular landmarks in the United States. Combining history and science to study the making of

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the long-necked mammals native to South America's Andes Mountains

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An elementary exploration of dire wolves

Grim black-and-white illustrations show adults and children entering cattle cars

A brief story concludes each title

bright colors outlined in ink on muted pastel backgrounds illustrate his many adventures: in an airplane

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A baby elephant narrates the story of its life