The Washington Monument cover

The Washington Monument

Author: Nelson, Kristin L.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.6
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 535
Points per Word 0.000935
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This book is an introduction to the purpose, structure, and history of the Washington Monument.

Quick Summary

Kids who love famous landmarks and American history will enjoy discovering The Story of the Charlotte Bobcats behind one of America's most recognizable monuments through vivid photos and easy to read facts. The book explains how the monument was built, why it took so long to finish, and what makes it so special, turning a simple structure into a story of determination and pride. If your child enjoys other books in the National Geographic Readers series or loves learning about the Statue of Liberty and the White House, they will want to read about this towering obelisk in Washington D.C. Perfect for kindergarten through third grade readers who are curious about national landmarks and want a quick, fact filled read.