North America

Packed with detail for middle to upper primary students, this title explores the continent of North America from the Great Canyon to the Empire State Building.

This fascinating title is packed with detail on famous places in North America, from the Great Canyon to the Empire State Building. Students will read
fascinating facts about each place and discover what makes it famous. Breathtaking and amazing photos will bring each location to life.

Some of the famous places covered are formed by nature and some are built by humans. It may be famous for its:
• formation
• construction
• antiquity
• size
• function
• cultural importance
• religious importance.

This book is part of the Famous Places of the World series. Each book presents twelve major built and natural wonders in the continent of focus.

Special features
• a map and key showing the location of each place in the continent
• ‘Fact Finder’ box providing vital statistics
• ‘Zoom In’ boxes of surprising facts
• ‘Inside story’ feature—‘behind the scenes’ special information.

Contents
Wonders of North America
Statue of Liberty
Niagara Falls
Golden Gate Bridge
Grand Canyon
Teotihuacán
Rocky Mountains
Empire State Building
Great Lakes
Pyramid of the Magician
Yellowstone National Park
Panama Canal
White House