A quokka hops down a path through the grass. Hop, hop, hop! When it isn't resting in a shady spot, the quokka maybe eating plants or showing off its famous smile. Learn all about this awesome animal.

A tiny animal darts quietly through the forest. Shh! The mouse deer often stays out of sight. When it's not hiding, the little animal may be eating plants or peeing to mark its territory. Learn all about this awesome animal.

From design to dedication, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was engineered and built. Featuring over 58,000 Vietnam War soldiers' names, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial draws millions of people to its reflective black granite wall each year. Elementary readers will learn why this memorial was built, the controversy over Maya Lin's design, and how it became one of the most visited national monuments in America....

From blasting a mountainside to carving four presidents' heads, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how Mount Rushmore was engineered and built. Tucked away in the South Dakota Black Hills, Mount Rushmore attracts millions of visitors each year. Elementary readers will learn about Gutzom Borglum's idea and how it was carved from a mountain. A progressive timeline highlights the building sequence, from idea to national landmark. Carefully leveled...

As a symbol of freedom and democracy, the Statue of Liberty once welcomed new immigrants to America. Today, the iron monument attracts millions of people to its island. Elementary readers will learn why France gifted the United States with a statue and how it was built in both countries. A progressive timeline highlights the construction sequence, from idea to national landmark. Carefully leveled text and historical photographs inspire future engineers...