Building the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Series Sequence National Landmarks By Holdren, Annie C.
Edition
Series Sequence National Landmarks By Holdren, Annie C.
Library edition
Publisher Amicus Imprint Sequence ISBN9781681519586
Building the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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SKU
9781681519586J
From design to dedication, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was engineered and built. Featuring over 58,000 Vietnam War soldiers' names, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial draws millions of people to its reflective black granite wall each year. Elementary readers will learn why this memorial was built, the controversy over Maya Lin's design, and how it became one of the most visited national monuments in America. A progressive timeline highlights the building sequence, from idea to national landmark. Carefully leveled text and historical photographs inspire future architects and engineers and to support elementary STEM topics. Table of contents, glossary, index, further resources, and author bio are included.
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Series Nonfiction: Social Studies 3-5 (Grades 3-5)
Series Nonfiction Social Studies Grades 3-5
Series Nonfiction: Social Studies 3-5 (Grades 3-5)
For Grades 3-5
These 12 solid and vibrant titles supplement classroom discussions on community helpers, careers, society, history, and famous figures. They are the best titles from the best social studies series handpicked by experienced School Library Journal editors.
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