The Washington Monument (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781978544093)

The Washington Monument is one of the most recognizable of the iconic structures on the National Mall at a towering 555 feet (169 meters). But how did this obelisk, the tallest stone structure in the world, come to be? And why was it chosen to honor the first U.S. president? Budding historians will learn the answers to these questions and find out more about the history of the monument and the man behind it in this book, aligned with elementary social studies curricula. Text is written at an achievable level and paired with attractive and informative photographs and images.

Author: Marie Roesser
ISBN-10: 197854409X
ISBN-13: 9781978544093
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2025
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback