Book Detail

Rushmore

Publication Information
Author:  Curlee, Lynn Illustrator:  Curlee, Lynn
Title:  Rushmore Date:  1999
Publisher:  Scholastic City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-590-22573-1 ISBN, hardback:  

Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:  
Family:   Young Adult:  
Picture:   Yes

General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction

HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies

Summary:
This long, beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of Mount Rushmore and the sculptor who oversaw its creation.

Teaching Ideas:
Students might want to debate about the idea of using nature for sculpture. They may also want to consider the issue of whether new faces should be added. A math lesson might focus on how much Mount Rushmore would cost or how much workers would be paid in today's dollars. Search Yahooligans for Mount Rushmore to find other interesting information about this National Park.

Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
bullet Art and Photography > art
bullet Construction/Engineering
bullet Geography > locations > U.S. states/regions > Northern United States
bullet Geography > environment > mountains
bullet Science > physical/earth science > mountains
bullet Geography > environment > national parks
bullet Art and Photography > art > sculpture


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