Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
4.4
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
1130
Points per Word
0.000442
Page Count
24
Points per Page
0.020833
Description
Through past and present photographs of Mount Rushmore, readers will get a glimpse back in history.
Quick Summary
This book reveals how a mountain in South Dakota transformed into the iconic faces of four presidents that millions visit each year. With real photographs showing the monument being built and what it looks like today, kids become time travelers seeing the stone giants come to life right before their eyes. If your kid loves exploring famous places and learning fun facts like in the "National Geographic Readers" series, they'll be fascinated by this up-close historical adventure. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are curious about American landmarks and want to see history carved in stone.