Step into the soaring world of the Gateway Arch and discover how one bold vision became the tallest monument in the United States, and a gateway to the story of a nation moving west. Follow the arc of history from the Lewis and Clark expedition through westward expansion, and learn how engineering, ambition, and the mighty Mississippi River shaped the city that grew at their crossing. Through poetic verse, vivid illustrations, and fascinating real-world facts, this book reveals the science of architecture, river dynamics, and the human geography of the American frontier. A celebration of curiosity and courage, it invites readers to see the Arch as a question still worth asking: what's on the other side?
Author and educator Neil Rosen is passionate about the transformative power of books on children and their families. He writes books that unite families and empower parents, caregivers, and children to impact their community positively. Neil's latest project, Can You Read Nature? encourages families to spend more intentional time outdoors to nurture future generations of environmental stewards.
Can You Read Nature? Guides are designed for the entire family. From curious 5-year-olds on their first hike to grandparents rediscovering the natural world, our guides will enhance their every experience. Read before you go, see ten times more when you are there. Museum-quality
Illustrations by professional artists make every page worth lingering over, the young attracted by the bright colors, the experienced drawn to the incredible detail in the artwork.
Books in the Junior Adventurer series are crafted for early readers and young explorers, with reading and science levels perfect for ages 5–10 and clearly marked on the cover. All other guides are written for families, hiking buddies, and nature lovers of any age, layered so that children grow into them and adults never outgrow them.
Can You Read Gateway Arch National Park?
Can You Read Gateway Arch National Park?
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ALLY BRITT Artist & Art TeacherInstagram: @allyartsy95
I was born and raised in the Ozark hills of Southwest Missouri, in a little town called Gainesville. Inspired by the beautiful landscapes of the Ozarks and growing with Disney classics I fell in love with the artwork of some of their films like the landscapes in both "Sleeping Beauty" and "Pocahontas" Ever since I was a little kid, I always felt a pull towards artistic expression and would create drawings of both nature scenes and animals. As I grew up my love of art grew, and I began to develop my style as an artist. I eventually found my way to watercolor paints, which what I used on the artwork for this book.
When I became a teacher, my goal was to create the same joy in creating that my teachers gave to me. This series has pushed me to think outside the box when coming up with different ways to express the narrative in a visual form and I am so grateful for all the other artists that we have assembled as a team to create this series. I hope that this book and series not only shows kids that wonders of our world but also shows them that there are so many different styles of artistic expression and that anyone can be an artist.