Where Is Mount Rushmore? by True Kelley and Who HQ

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Published on Feb 05, 2015 | 112 Pages

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Which of these facts are true?
It is a cliff in South Dakota with the heads of four presidents carved into it
The original carving of Jefferson’s face was completely blasted off and started all over again
It is one of the world’s largest sculptures—the presidents’ noses are almost twenty feet high!

Learn about the origin, creation, and history of one of America’s most iconic landmarks—Mount Rushmore—in this detailed history for young readers, part of the beloved Where Is? series. The perfect way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!

It was the early 1920s when world-famous sculptor Gutzon Borglum traveled to the Black Hills of South Dakota to plan out his next project—a sixty-foot-high likenesses of four presidents carved completely on a granite cliffside—that would take over fourteen years to complete. Who decided which presidents should be represented? Why were the Black Hills chosen as the location? And how was this immense project sculpted so high above the ground? Young historians will find the answers to all these questions and more in this detailed, easy-to-comprehend biography of one man’s life, his magnificent obsession, and one of America’s greatest symbols.

ISBN9780448483566

Published onFeb 05, 2015

Published byPenguin Workshop

Pages112

Dimensions5-5/16 x 7-5/8

Age Range8-12 years

GradeGrades 3-7

Reading LevelLexile: 800L | Fountas/Pinnell: W

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True Kelley

True Kelley is the author and illustrator of more than 100 children’s books, including Who Was Pablo Picasso?, Who Was Abigail Adams?, and Hazel Nutt, Mad Scientist, winner of the Golden Duck Award for Best Children’s Illustrated Book. She lives in Warner, New Hampshire, with her husband, fellow writer Steven Lindblom.

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Who HQ

Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to some of our biggest questions. From Who Was George Washington? to Who Is Michelle Obama?, and What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? to Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?, we strive to give you all the facts. Visit us at WhoHQ.com

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