Mount Rushmore

by Thomas Kingsley Troupe, Matthew Skeens (Illustrator)

Overview

Four U.S. presidents forever stare out across the Black Hills of South Dakota. Join a park ranger as he introduces the story of the creation and importance of Mount Rushmore.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781404851689
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2009
Series:	American Symbols Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	IG790L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Thomas Kingsley Troupe is the author of a big ol’ pile of books for kids. He’s written about everything from ghosts to Bigfoot to 3rd grade werewolves. He even wrote a book about dirt. When he’s not writing or reading, he investigates the strange and spooky as part of the Twin Cities Paranormal Society. Thomas lives in Woodbury, Minnesota with his two sons.

Table of Contents

Rushmore — The original plan — The sculptor — A better location — The four presidents — Kaboom! — Mountain carvers — Dedication — Looking over the land.