Historical and anecdotal information about selected major historic monuments and sites in each of the fifty states.
Audience
1090 Lexile.
4567.
Note
Includes index.
Summary
"Shipwrecks and failed parachute stunts. Mammoths and copper mining. Crystal caves and women's suffrage. The history of the United States includes intriguing and terrible events, as well as incredible acts of courage and sacrifice. Its geography is teeming with amazing places, whether by virtue of their natural resources or the significant events that occurred there. Discover the fascinating stories behind some of America's most incredible historic sites and monuments in each state."--Back cover.