Mount Rushmore Presidents Big Book Grade Kindergarten

For nearly two decades, E. D. Hirsch’s book Cultural Literacy has provoked debate over whose knowledge should be taught in schools, embodying the culture wars in education. Initially developed to mediate against the multicultural "threat," his educational vision inspired the Core Knowledge curriculum, which has garnered wide support from an array of communities, including traditionally marginalized groups. In this groundbreaking book, Kristen Buras provides the first detailed, critical examination of the Core Knowledge movement and explores the history and cultural politics underlying neoconservative initiatives in education. Ultimately, Rightist Multiculturalism does more than assess the limitations and possibilities of Core Knowledge. It illuminates why troubling educational reforms initiated by neoconservatives have acquired grassroots allegiance despite criticism that their vision is culturally elitist. More importantly, Buras argues understanding that neoconservative school reform itself has become a multicultural affair is the first step toward fighting an alternative war of position—that is, reclaiming multiculturalism as a radically transformative project.

"Mount Rusmore is a mountain. There are faces on Mount Rushmore. The faces are of four Presidents."--Page [4] of cover.

*Perfect for ages 7-10. *Includes pictures. *Talks about the myths and legends of the 4 presidents. In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. Pictures help bring the story to life, and the concise but comprehensive book will keep your kid's attention all the way to the end. In the 1920s, plans were made to carve the figures of America's greatest presidents into Mount Rushmore, the tallest spot in the Black Hills of the Dakotas. By 1939 the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt had been carved into the rock, and one of America's greatest national monuments was born. The four men were certainly worthy of being immortalized in granite. Every American is taught a pristine narrative of the life and legacy of George Washington and can easily recite the highlights and myths of Washington's life. Thomas Jefferson was instrumental in authoring the Declaration of Independence, laying out the ideological groundwork of the notion of states' rights, leading one of the first political parties, and overseeing the expansion of the United States during his presidency. Schoolchildren can recite the life story of Lincoln, the "Westerner" who educated himself and became a self made man, rising from lawyer to leader of the new Republican Party before becoming the 16th President of the United States and saving the Union. And at the turn of the 20th century, Theodore Roosevelt came to be recognized as the quintessential American, remembered for being a president, explorer, hunter, author, soldier, president, and safari adventurer, all of which combine into one unique reputation. Mount Rushmore poignantly symbolizes the legacies and legends of these men, which often overshadow the actual men themselves. In addition to covering all of the accomplishments and the growing legacies of these 4 presidents, History for Kids: The Illustrated Lives of the Mount Rushmore Presidents humanizes each of these great leaders, examining what they were truly like. Along with pictures of each president and the important people, places and events in their lives, your kids will learn about the Mount Rushmore presidents like never before.

Mrs. Madoff's preschool class learns about President's Day and puts on a play about the men who inspired the holiday, particularly those featured on Mount Rushmore.

Do your kids know which U.S. presidents are carved into Mount Rushmore? Have them join Otto the bulldog and Smidge the kitten as they visit this iconic monument in America's heartland. In their efforts to help their friend Dennis with his sculpting class, Otto and Smidge visit Mount Rushmore and discover the importance of not giving up, even when things get difficult. Your kiddos will love reading Let's Visit: Mount Rushmore! and learning about great U.S. presidents who shaped America through their leadership. Based on the beloved video series watched by millions of American families, the Otto's Tales: Let's Visit series takes K-2nd grade learners on an exciting adventure to America's monuments and iconic sites. Your children will learn about places like the Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, and Plymouth Rock in a fun, easy, and meaningful way. These beautifully illustrated storybooks and animated episodes star Otto the bulldog and his fluffy friend Smidge the kitten, as they go on exciting adventures across the United States, meeting new friends and learning important lessons about history, liberty, and more. This distinct series will bring your family closer together, while passing down the values, history, and traditions that unite us all as Americans. Visit PragerUkids.com to watch the show!

*Perfect for ages 7-10. *Includes pictures. *Talks about the myths and legends of the 4 presidents. In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. Pictures help bring the story to life, and the concise but comprehensive book will keep your kid's attention all the way to the end. In the 1920s, plans were made to carve the figures of America's greatest presidents into Mount Rushmore, the tallest spot in the Black Hills of the Dakotas. By 1939 the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt had been carved into the rock, and one of America's greatest national monuments was born. The four men were certainly worthy of being immortalized in granite. Every American is taught a pristine narrative of the life and legacy of George Washington and can easily recite the highlights and myths of Washington's life. Thomas Jefferson was instrumental in authoring the Declaration of Independence, laying out the ideological groundwork of the notion of states' rights, leading one of the first political parties, and overseeing the expansion of the United States during his presidency. Schoolchildren can recite the life story of Lincoln, the "Westerner" who educated himself and became a self made man, rising from lawyer to leader of the new Republican Party before becoming the 16th President of the United States and saving the Union. And at the turn of the 20th century, Theodore Roosevelt came to be recognized as the quintessential American, remembered for being a president, explorer, hunter, author, soldier, president, and safari adventurer, all of which combine into one unique reputation. Mount Rushmore poignantly symbolizes the legacies and legends of these men, which often overshadow the actual men themselves. In addition to covering all of the accomplishments and the growing legacies of these 4 presidents, History for Kids: The Illustrated Lives of the Mount Rushmore Presidents humanizes each of these great leaders, examining what they were truly like. Along with pictures of each president and the important people, places and events in their lives, your kids will learn about the Mount Rushmore presidents like never before.

Mrs. Madoff's preschool class learns about President's Day and puts on a play about the men who inspired the holiday, particularly those featured on Mount Rushmore.