American landmarks and monuments tell a story about our country--where we've been, what we value, and what we wish to preserve. This nonfiction book travels to some of America's most well-known symbols and discusses why they are important to us and whose story they tell.

"In the nation's capital and throughout the country, many important monuments honor important people and periods from the United States' history. The idea of visiting or learning more about these monuments may sound boring, right? Wrong! This book will lead students through a fascinating trip to many U.S. monuments through fun facts and colorful photographs. Did you know that the Washington Monument was an unfinished stump for more than 20 years?...