14 Fun Facts About Washington DC: A 15-Minute Book
14 Fun Facts About Washington DC: A 15-Minute Book

Author: Cullen Gwin

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 54

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Washington D.C. is our nation’s capitol. It is where many of our important laws are made, and the place that runs our country. What happens in Washington DC affects our lives in many ways, but how much do you know about this place? Do you know: By law, how large is Washington DC allowed to be? What made the way Washington DC was laid out different from every other city in America at that time? Is Washington DC larger or smaller than it was when it was first formed? What happened to many buildings in Washington DC 15 years after the city was formed? How long did it take Washington DC to get paved roads after it was formed? Find out the answers to these questions and many more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About the Washington Monument: A 15-Minute Book
14 Fun Facts About the Washington Monument: A 15-Minute Book

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 50

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The Washington Monument is one of the most recognizable monuments in Washington D.C.. It took over 50 years to build, and it has stood for over 100 years. How much do you know about this magnificent monument. How thick are the walls at the base of the monument? Why is the Washington Monument made up of two different colors of marble? Why is there a stone in the monument that says “My language, my land, my nation of Wales – Wales forever”? What metal was used to cap the Washington Monument? Find out more about the Washington Monument and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About Washington DC
14 Fun Facts About Washington DC

Author: Cullen Gwin

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 29

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Washington D.C. is our nation’s capitol. It is where many of our important laws are made, and the place that runs our country. What happens in Washington DC affects our lives in many ways, but how much do you know about this place? Do you know: By law, how large is Washington DC allowed to be? What made the way Washington DC was laid out different from every other city in America at that time? Is Washington DC larger or smaller than it was when it was first formed? What happened to many buildings in Washington DC 15 years after the city was formed? How long did it take Washington DC to get paved roads after it was formed? Find out the answers to these questions and many more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About Your Bones: A 15-Minute Book
14 Fun Facts About Your Bones: A 15-Minute Book

Author: Cullen Gwin

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 47

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They are inside you right now! They are your bones, and they are helping to hold you up, keeping you moving, and doing all of the other jobs they are supposed to be doing. Bones have a lot of jobs. Here are some fun facts that you may not know about these fantastic parts of your body. Do you know: How do your bones help keep you from being poisoned? What is the largest bone in your body? What happens if you lick a dry bone? Are your bones the hardest thing in your body? Can you tell the difference between a man's and a woman's skeleton just by looking at it? Find out more about your bones and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Educational Versions include exercises designed to meet Common Core standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About Saber-Toothed Cats: A 15-Minute Book
14 Fun Facts About Saber-Toothed Cats: A 15-Minute Book

Author: Cullen Gwin

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 50

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You've seen them in museums. Large cats with giant teeth sticking out of their mouth! They are often called saber-toothed cats. Scientists often give them the name smilodon. They are fantastic to look at, but how much do you know about these amazing prehistoric creatures? Here are some fun facts that scientists have discovered about the saber-toothed cats. Do you know: How many kinds of saber-toothed cats were there? How wide could a saber-toothed cat open their jaw? Did the saber-toothed cat have retractable claws? How big was the largest saber-toothed cat? How did saber-toothed cats hunt? Some saber-toothed cats are more closely related to what animal than they are to other cats? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About George Washington
14 Fun Facts About George Washington

Author: Cullen Gwin

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 33

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George Washington was our first president and the father of our country. Many books and articles have been written about him, and his life has been studied thoroughly. We are also aided in knowing him by the many records he kept about his life, his farms, and his purchases. With all that information, some facts get lost in the shuffle. Here are a few fun facts about George Washington that you may not know. Do you know: Why did George Washington like to dance? Was Washington ever a British military officer? How many foreign countries did Washington visit? How many children did Washington bear? Did Washington free his slaves upon his death? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About Your Bones
14 Fun Facts About Your Bones

Author: Cullen Gwin

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 23

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They are inside you right now! They are your bones, and they are helping to hold you up, keeping you moving, and doing all of the other jobs they are supposed to be doing. Bones have a lot of jobs. Here are some fun facts that you may not know about these fantastic parts of your body. Do you know: How do your bones help keep you from being poisoned? What is the largest bone in your body? What happens if you lick a dry bone? Are your bones the hardest thing in your body? Can you tell the difference between a man's and a woman's skeleton just by looking at it? Find out more about your bones and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About Triceratops: A 15-Minute Book
14 Fun Facts About Triceratops: A 15-Minute Book

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 51

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Scientists first found this strange animal weathering out of the hillsides. The dirt would wash away, leaving fossilized, horned faces staring out of the cliffs. Scientists dug them out and studied them, and here are some things they have found out. When was triceratops discovered? When did triceratops live? What was strange about triceratops’ skin? How many teeth did triceratops have at one time? Learn the answer to these questions and many more fun facts in this 15-Minute Book. Triceratops was one of the strangest looking dinosaurs with its long horns and huge frill. How much do you know about them? The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About the Lincoln Memorial: A 15-Minute Book
14 Fun Facts About the Lincoln Memorial: A 15-Minute Book

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 49

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The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most recognized buildings in Washington D.C. It honors a president who is loved by many for trying to bring the North and South back together after the Civil War. As it says above Lincoln’s statue: “In this temple, as in the hearts of the people, for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.” How much do you know about this monument? How deep is the foundation of the monument? Why are their 36 columns around the monument? What is the ceiling of the monument made up of? How tall would the statue of Lincoln be if he was standing up? How big was the statue originally planned to be? Why is Martin Luther King Jr’s name on the Lincoln Memorial? Find out more about the Lincoln Memorial and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About the White House: A 15-Minute Book
14 Fun Facts About the White House: A 15-Minute Book

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 51

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It is the house where the American President lives, and a symbol of the American Nation. But how much do you know about this famous building? Who chose the site for the original White House? What was the original name for the White House? Who actually built the White House? How many times has the White House been burned? How many floors does the White House have? Find out more about the White House and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. All measurements in American and metric. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.