Let's celebrate America
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"For millions of people, leaving home and coming to America meant giving up family and all things familiar. For more than sixty years, one site was the first place in America all new immigrants saw. Find out why Ellis Island holds such an important place in America's history."-- Provided by publisher.
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Describes the fort's construction, the man it was named for, the War of 1812 and the attack on the fort, Francis Scott Key's writing of the "Star-Spangled Banner,"and its current role as a national park.
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"This magnificent arch rises on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri. The nation's tallest monument is the centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, honoring Thomas Jefferson's vision of westward expansion. Mired in controversy in the beginning, this amazing structure is now a national treasure and symbol of the nation's reach from the Atlantic to the Pacific."-- Provided by publisher.
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"One of the most visited places in North America, Grand Canyon National Park is like an open window to Earth's geologic history. The carving of the canyon's walls by erosion left a cross-section of the Earth's crust from millions and millions of years ago. See for yourself how grand and beautiful this gorgeous gorge really is."-- provided by the publisher.
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"In the 1770s before the United States was a nation, most people lived on farms. But Williamsburg in Virginia Colony was a busy town with wide streets, grand public buildings, bustling shops, and a large Market Square. Home to 2,000 people from wealthy gentry and middle class shopkeepers to poor slaves. Find out how Colonial Williamsburg today gives us a fascinating window into America's past."-- Provided by publisher.
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"From the British surrender in Yorktown to the Civil War to Woman Suffrage and the fight for Civil Rights, one powerful witness to American history played an important role. Discover the reasons why the old cracked bell in Philadelphia is still one of our nation's most-loved symbols."-- Provided by publisher.
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"More than just a random display of U.S. Presidents, this imposing monument honors leaders who led America's founding, expansion, preservation, and unification. Discover the unusual story of how these faces of history ended up on a mountainside in South Dakota's Black Hills."-- Provided by publisher.
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"She was a gift of friendship and peace between France and the United States. 'Liberty Enlightening the World' stands now as a symbol of America's embrace of freedom and democracy. Find out why four million visitors each year come to see this majestic statue in New York's harbor."-- Provided by publisher.
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Describes the park's natural features, the history of human interaction with the area, the plants and animals that live there, and how the National Park Service works to protect and maintain it.

