Building the Gateway Arch (Sequence National Landmarks)

by Annie C Holdren (Author)

Building the Gateway Arch (Sequence National Landmarks)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
From initial design to grand opening, this nonfiction early chapter book shows how the Gateway Arch was engineered and built. As the tallest arch in the world, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis is an engineering feat. Millions each year travel to the viewing deck on top using the unique tram system. Elementary readers will learn why the gateway to the west was built and how engineers designed and constructed it. A progressive timeline highlights the construction sequence, from idea to national landmark. Carefully leveled text and historical photographs inspire future engineers and architects and support elementary STEM topics. Table of contents, glossary, index, further resources, and author bio are included.
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Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781681526034
Lexile Measure
610
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Amicus
Publication date
July 15, 2022
Series
Sequence National Landmarks
BISAC categories
HIS036010 - History | United States | State & Local - General
Library of Congress categories
Buildings, structures, etc
Design and construction
Missouri
Saint Louis (Mo.)
Gateway Arch (Saint Louis, Mo.)
Arches
Saint Louis

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