Gateway Arch

The Gateway Arch is an important symbol of growth and diversity in the United States. Let’s go visit! Visiting U.S. Symbols: Gateway Arch invites young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to explore the history and significance of this important American symbol. This series introduces important U.S. symbols and their locations, exploring the history and significance of each in language that early readers can understand. Each book includes vibrant photos, glossary word callouts to matching images, and comprehension questions to engage the reader.

The Gateway Arch is an important symbol of growth and diversity in the United States. Let’s go visit! Visiting U.S. Symbols: Gateway Arch invites young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to explore the history and significance of this important American symbol.

Each title begins with a table of contents followed by a picture glossary with a photo from the book and a word from the text. The glossary engages readers and is repeated at the end of the text with the words defined and used in sentences. Comprehension and critical thinking questions and an index round out the back matter. Children of different skin tones populate each title. The background for each page is a color photograph related to the symbol, and one to two simple sentences are superimposed on it. A computer-generated car graphic appears intermittently throughout the series, perhaps to interest young readers. Some may find the car’s presence confusing since it shows up in odd places a few times. VERDICT A fine introduction to U.S. landmarks and nonfiction for the youngest of readers. - SLJ Fall 2019

The Gateway Arch is an important symbol of growth and diversity in the United States. Let’s visit