Where Is Mount Rushmore? by True Kelley

Where Is Mount Rushmore? Reviews

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  Sabrina Bain

  Very interesting
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  Stacey

  I really liked this one. I learned a lot of information that I never knew. Makes me want to really go out to visit!
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  Sue

  This book must have been well-written because I had never given any thought to this thing, and now I wanna just zip on over there and see it!
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  David

  One of our most well known and loved National Memorials in our National Park system, Mount Rushmore currently draws about three million visitors a year; we were part of that number this year while attending my US Air Force reunion nearby. This was our second visit and it is still awe inspiring. Author True Kelley has written about the history of how it was created in her book Where Is Mount Rushmore. She has compiled interesting facts and details that you will not likely discover even with a visit like: 1) How were the presidents to be represented in the monument chosen and by whom? 2) Was Mount Rushmore the original location chosen? 3) How was the the creation of the monument funded? 4) Was there opposition to creating these sculptures? and much more! Much of the work to design and build the Mount Rushmore National Memorial was done during the Great Depression so funding was at times hard to come by and construction started and stopped several times. But the world-famous sculptor, Gutzon Gorglum, persevered through everything to see his dream come true. Highly recommended for everyone, followed by a trip to South Dakota.
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  Kassie R.

  I didn’t find this book very interesting. It was mostly about how it took way too long for mount rushmore to be built.
  A few interesting facts, but none I will remember. I don’t think my kids cared for it much either.
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  Erin Pierce

  Good informative read. A precursor to visiting Mt. Rushmore with our kids!!
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  Diego Palomino

  Great book describing the process it took to develop the project and carve the mountain. The story of the major players is just as interesting. Another book read with my 10 year old daughter.
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  Joanna C

  The book was fun because it is interesting how it was built. It took 14 years and they had to overcome many obstacles. It was a miracle it was built.
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  Emma

  The monument is absolutely beautiful. I'm only sad because it destroyed the Sioux Black Hills.
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  Yvonne

  Very educational and informative book that didn't shy away from hard subjects.
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  Tisha

  Fascinating, yet succinct history of Mount Rushmore and its sculptor.
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  Kathryn Cooper

  Homeschooling Book Fun
  I read this with my 4 boys (14, 12, 9, and 7 years old) to get ready for our family trip this fall.
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  Esther May

  This was interesting to read the back story to Mount Rushmore. I think it is so controversial. Amazing that it was built, but should it have been built in the first place?
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  Bonnie🥗

  I was amazed at the logistics and timeline involved in creating the sculpture. Very well written.
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  Alex

  Very interesting!
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  McKenna

  pretty interesting read; feel bad for those whose land was stolen from them
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  Chelsey Wilson

  I really enjoyed this book about one of my favorite places. I had no idea how stubborn and ridiculous the sculptor was. I love reading these to my kids because I learn a lot from them, too!
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  Kaleb Harding

  Were Is Mount Rushmore by True Kelly. Mount Rushmore was a mountain with 4 presidents on it. Most people know were it is and some have even been there. Eventually in my life I want to go there.
  
  I knew all the basic facts like were it is and stuff but that was it. I learned that they were originally supposed to be full body but the war called for soldiers. So the construction was stoped when the faces were done. Apparently there was supposed to be a treasure room thing.
  
  I recommend this book to people who like statues and historical monuments.
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  Revolutionary War & WWII

  Good Book!
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  Kandra

  This book was very interesting. I liked all the facts on how it was build and where it was built. It is really cool on how it got built. I was amazed on how they can do that. I was also amazed on how long it took them to build it. I never been to Mount Rushmore before. This book inspired me to. I want to learn more about Mount Rushmore.