"Imagine a hige pumpkin. Now think even bigger! Every year, giant pumpkins take home blue ribbons at fairs across the country. People even carve the most enormous ones into racing boats. But what's next? Why not think really big?" --

"In the nation's capital and throughout the country, many important monuments honor important people and periods from the United States' history. The idea of visiting or learning more about these monuments may sound boring, right? Wrong! This book will lead students through a fascinating trip to many U.S. monuments through fun facts and colorful photographs. Did you know that the Washington Monument was an unfinished stump for more than 20 years?...

"Visit the sculptures and memorials that preserve our nation's memory. Rising at the center of the National Mall, the Washington Monument is just one of the sculptures and structures built to honor our nation's shared past. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure"--

"Onlookers is a story collection about people living in the same Southern town whose lives intersect in surprising ways"--

"Explore the majestic places that many flock to see with their own eyes. From Dinosaur National Monument to Craters of the Moon, readers will discover what forces helped shape incredible natural features. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure"--

"Learn about the seven wonders of the United States: The Everglades, Glacier point: Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon, Mississippi River, Mount McKinley: Denali National Park, Niagara Falls and Redwood Forest"--

An introduction to the purpose, structure, and history of the Washington Monument.

"Divided into eight chapters covering the breadth of the US, pictographic maps locate each of the monuments explored, while double-page, poster-worthy scenes convey the beauty of the areas featured. Monuments covered include Statue of Liberty, Stonewall, Katahdin, the National Mall, Forts of the East, Jewel Cave, Pipestone, Pullman, Grand-Staircase Escalante, Chiricahua National Monument, Bandelier National Monument, Rainbow Bridge, the Dinosaur National...

Álvaro Siza Vieira, a famous visionary Portuguese architect, is called to coordinate the rehabilitation of the monuments and architectonic heritage of Cidade Velha (Old Village) in Santiago, one of the African islands of Cape Verde. This project creates great expectations among the local population, who envisages it as a way of improving their quality of life.

"Carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this American symbol was originally created to encourage people to visit the state. From the planning, which began in 1923, to the completion of construction in 1941, this monument is one of our nation's greatest achievements. Read about the visionaries, such as Doane Robinson, and sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who made what would seem an impossible task become a reality!"--Back cover.