American Symbols and Monuments

Author: Jiill Foran
Publisher: Weigl Publishers Inc.
Copyright Date: 2004
Number of Pages: 24
Reading Level: Ages 9-12






Summary: This book talks about memorials as being something that honors a memory, person, or event. It displays and talks about many different monuments and symbols in America. It says that many of the monuments stand for freedom and justice. It talks about the Statue of Liberty and the American Revolution and how the statue represents liberty and freedom. Next it talks about the Washington Monument and how it was built for George Washington in honor of his memory. It goes on to talk about the Lincoln  Memorial and Mount Rushmore. It shows a map of where the memorials of the United States are located. On the last page there is a page that says that you can create your own monument that means something to you individually.

Personal Response: I thought that this book was rather simplistic for nine to twelve year olds. However, it accurately showed the purpose of symbols and monuments and it gave some interesting information about some of the monuments and statues in the United States.

Potential Problems: I couldn't find any potential problems in this book.

Recommended to: I would recommend this to children that are interested in the meanings of statues and monuments. This would be a great book to read before a trip to Washington DC or New York City.