Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose: Growing Up On Mount Rushmore Read Free Books and Download eBooks

                
              
Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose: Growing Up On Mount Rushmore Read Free Books and Download eBooks
Growing up in the shadow of Mount RushmoreLincoln Borglum was a young boy when his father, the great sculptor Gutzon Borglum, suggested to a group of South Dakota businessmen that he should carve the faces of four presidents into a side of a mountain as an attraction for tourists. But Mount Rushmore would never be finished by Gutzon. It would be his son who would complete the fourteen-year task and present America with one of its most iconic symbols.A California Reading Association Eureka! Honor Book Award-winner
Lexile Measure: 1030 (What's this?)
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Dial Books; First Edition edition (May 10, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0803737319
ISBN-13: 978-0803737310
Product Dimensions:  8.9 x 0.3 x 11.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:  4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #704,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)   #158 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Architecture   #292 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Art   #331 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > History > United States > State & Local
Age Range: 5 - 8 years
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 3
This is a beautifully illustrated well-written story about a little known subject. Almost everyone associates the Mount Rushmore monument with its designer and creator, Gutzon Borglum. How many people know that this majestic project was continued and finished by his son Lincoln? Children can learn about a great moment in American history and what hardships and obstacles were overcome in creating an American icon. A perfect book for ages 6 - 12, I purchased a copy for my grandchildren and watched them devour it.
Vivid illustrations show the technology of carving the mountain; the text tells the biography of the sculptor's son who grew up to finish the project.Also, we loved Rushmore "Rushmore" by Lynn Curlee.Take this one with you on your road trip to see the monument. Great book.
Hanging Off Jefferson's Nose tells young readers about the boy who grew up on Mt Rushmore, one of the most famous landmarks in America. Lincoln is the son of the sculptor Gutzon Borglum. Named after Abraham Lincoln, he is an American hero in his own right. Until now, his story has not been widely known. Young readers (and adults, too!) will love learning about Lincoln and the role he played in creating and completing the monument. The beautiful illustrations and engaging text offer the "story behind the story" including details about the challenges faced during the building process. A truly fascinating book!
We had gone to Mount Rushmore several years ago with our grandson and this helped him remember the trip and the art work.
A book about a hard-working young man, the son of Mount Rushmore sculptor Gutzon Borglum. The book focuses on Lincoln Borglum's early life of work and discipline and then the huge responsibility he undertook when his father died with the project incomplete. The story tells of the love the working men had for him, and of the respect he showed the local native Americans. The illustrations are excellent, rich in details and history. Winner in my book!
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