Download or read book Where Is Mount Rushmore written by True Kelley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-02-05 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was world-famous sculptor Gutzon Borglum's dream to carve sixty-foot-high likenesses of four presidents on a granite cliff in South Dakota. Does that sound like a wacky idea? Many at the time thought so. Borglum faced a lot of opposition and problems at every turn; the blasting and carving carried out through the years of the Great Depression when funding for anything was hard to come by. Yet Mount Rushmore now draws almost three million visitors to the Black Hills every year. This is an entertaining chronicle of one man's magnificent obsession, which even today sparks controversy.
Download or read book The Carving of Mount Rushmore written by Rex Alan Smith and published by WW Norton. This book was released on 2011-10-18 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to tell the complete story of Rushmore. "I had seen the photographs and the drawings of this great work. And yet, until about ten minutes ago I had no conception of its magnitude, its permanent beauty and its importance." —Franklin Delano Roosevelt, upon first viewing Mount Rushmore, August 30, 1936 Now in paperback, The Carving of Mount Rushmore tells the complete story of the largest and certainly the most spectacular sculpture in existence. More than 60 black-and-white photographs offer unique views of this gargantuan effort, and author Rex Alan Smith—a man born and raised within sight of Rushmore—recounts with the sensitivity of a native son the ongoing struggles of sculptor Gutzon Borglum and his workers.
Download or read book Mount Rushmore written by Lincoln Borglum and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete story of Guzton Borglum's carving of this magnificient shrine of democracy Is told by his "right arm," his son Lincoln. This 9" x 12" book is overflowing with beautiful photos and interpretive text on this National Park for your enjoyment.
Download or read book Who Carved the Mountain written by Jean L. S. Patrick and published by Mount Rushmore History Asso. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using historical facts and rollicking rhythm, author Jean L.S. Patrick reveals how the mountain was carved and why George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt were chosen. Rich illustrations by Reně Graef make the unique history of Mount Rushmore come alive for children.
Download or read book Mount Rushmore written by Judith Jango-Cohen and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2003-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.
Download or read book A Year in the National Parks written by Stefanie Payne and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On January 1 of 2016, Stefanie Payne, a creative professional working at NASA Headquarters, and Jonathan Irish, a photographer with National Geographic, left their lives in Washington, D.C. and hit the open road on an expedition to explore and document all 59 of America's national parks during the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service - 59 parks in 52 weeks - the Greatest American Road Trip. Captured in more than 300,000 digital photographs, written stories, and videos shared by the national and international media, their project resulted in an incredible view of America's National Park System seen in its 100th year. 'A Year in the National Parks, The Greatest American Road Trip' is a gorgeous visual journey through our cherished public lands, detailing a rich tapestry of what makes each park special, as seen along an epic journey to visit them all within one special celebratory year.
Download or read book Mount Rushmore written by Jesse Larner and published by Nation Books. This book was released on 2003-03-19 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The shadow face of a national monument is revealed, from broken treaties with the Lakota Sioux, to the sculptor's KKK connections, to the tourist invasions that have spoiled the land around the statue. Reprint.
Download or read book Visit Mount Rushmore written by Mary O'Mara and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota is one of the most striking monuments in the United States. The Mount Rushmore National Memorial displays the faces of four of the most beloved US presidents. Readers of this book will learn how and why Mount Rushmore was created. They’ll see remarkable photographs of drillers and carvers in action, dwarfed by their huge work of art. Most importantly, readers will realize why this amazing landmark has become a significant part of our nation’s history.
Download or read book M is for Mount Rushmore written by William Anderson and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2010-10-22 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South Dakota is home to an endless supply of American history and Americana. Did you know the world's largest drug store calls Wall, SD home? Or how about the triceratops was one of the state's earliest settlers? What about the prairie the Ingalls family called home? De Smet. Also in South Dakota! The answers to all of these and many more are is the latest Sleeping Bear Press A to Z state exploration - M is for Mount Rushmore: A South Dakota Alphabet. The state's charm and significance in American folklore goes beyond those four presidents' wonderful mugs and it's all captured here in poem and expository text for citizens and tourists of all ages. M is for Mount Rushmore: A South Dakota Alphabet is a welcome addition to the Sleeping Bear Press library and is sure to find a special place in homes, schools and libraries throughout the nation. Written and illustrated by the first time pairing of children book pros, author Bill Anderson and artist Cheryl Harness, M is for Mount Rushmore is the tribute to South Dakota readers will love. Well known in South Dakota circles and the country for his Little House work, Bill brings his poignant pen to M is for Mount Rushmore and the verse and text flow with feeling and pride. And breathing life into Mr. Anderson's prose is incredible images of Cheryl Harness. Bringing years of experience and an eye for extraordinary, Cheryl's images capture the grace and wonderment that is South Dakota.
Download or read book America s Shrine of Democracy written by T. D. Griffith and published by Mount Rushmore History Asso. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pictorial history of J. Gutzon Borglum's shrine to four U.S. presidents, Mt. Rushmore.
Download or read book Great White Fathers written by John Taliaferro and published by Public Affairs. This book was released on 2003-12-18 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shares the accomplishments of Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor responsible for the creation of Mount Rushmore, revealing his motivations for constructing the monument and the response he received after its completion.
Download or read book Mount Rushmore written by Gilbert C. Fite and published by Mount Rushmore History Asso. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1952 ed. with minor corrections and additions.
Download or read book Love Letters from Mount Rushmore written by Richard Cerasani and published by South Dakota State Historical Society. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates the experience of sculptor Arthur Cerasani as he worked with Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln Borglum on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in 1940.
Download or read book The Mystery at Mount Rushmore written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2010-08-15 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christina, Grant, Mimi and Papa make their way to Mount Rushmore to check out the colossal carving of four presidents.. and find a mountain's worth of mystery, history, precocious prairie dogs, quirky clues, befuddling Badlands, and one Crazy Horse! One sassy sculptor! A batch of badlands! One store named Wall! Four story faces! And a Loooooong way down! LOOK what's inside this mystery - people, places, history and more! PLACES: South Dakota: Mount Rushmore National Memorial - Avenue of Flags Š Grand View Terrace Š Lincoln Borglum Museum Š Wall Drug Store, Route 90 Š Sioux reservation Š Custer State Park, Pierre Š Prairie dog town Š Peter Norbeck Visitor Center Š Crazy Horse Monument and Visitor Center, Custer County. PEOPLE: George Washington Š Thomas Jefferson Š Abraham Lincoln Š Theodore Roosevelt Š Gutzon Borglum, Sculptor Š Lincoln Borglum, Sculptor Š Crazy Horse, Sioux warrior Š Henry Standing Bear Š Korczak Ziolkowski, sculptor. HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY/SOCIAL STUDIES: Mount Rushmore History and Facts Š South Dakota History, Geography, Weather, Animal Life and Plant Life Š The Badlands History, Geology: Erosion, Corrosion, Rock minerals, ?"imako sica?" Animals: coyote Š Prairie Products: Wheat and Animals: prairie dogs, bison, burros Š Sioux Nation History, Reservation and Traditional Dance: rain dance Š The Promise Š Proverbs. Like all of Carole Marsh Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities. Below is the Reading Levels Guide for this book: Grade Levels: 3-6 Accelerated Reader Reading Level: 4.3 Accelerated Reader Points: 2 Accelerated Reader Quiz Number: 140439 Lexile Measure: 670 Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Level: Q Developmental Assessment Level: 40
Download or read book What is Mount Rushmore written by Laine Falk and published by Children's Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the creation and visitation of Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota.
Download or read book Face to Face with Mount Rushmore written by Jean L. S. Patrick and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mount Rushmore written by Joanne Mattern and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While reading Mount Rushmore, students will learn all about the infamous carving made into the Black Hills of South Dakota. This 32-page title uses a variety of teaching components to help young readers strengthen their reading comprehension skills. The Symbols of Freedom series will allow students to explain events or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause versus effect. Each title features photographs, maps, and informational sidebars that work with a Show What You Know section to help readers build their understanding of the topic.
