Discover Mount Rushmore is an informative, fun-filled children's activity book that discussed topics such as the carving process, the pointing machine and other tools used to carve Mount Rushmore, geology, wildlife and more.

Discover Mount Rushmore

Bobbie Fischer

Mount Rushmore History Association

A sculptor's son: Lincoln Borglum and Mount Rushmore

Griffith, T.D.

Children's Books

A little girl named Joy travels to Mount Rushmore and learns how the faces were carved from Gutzon Borglun himself.

Joy at Mount Rushmore

Maruca, Mary

This gorgeous coffee-table book gives the historical account of the carving of Mount Rushmore, complete with rare historical photos from the park's archives and brilliant four-color photos of the Black Hills area.

America's Shrine of Democracy: A Pictorial History

History

T.D. Griffith

Americas

This board book with flaps introduces young children to the baby mountain goats at Mount Rushmore. Book includes fun counting rhymes and factual “guess what” information along with engaging illustrations. 12 pages.

One Baby Mountain Goat

Debbie M. Ketel

Animals

Using historical facts and rollicking rhythm, author Jean L.S. Patrick reveals how the mountain was carved and why George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt were chosen. Rich illustrations by Renée Graef make the unique history of Mount Rushmore come alive for children.

Who Carved the Mountain?: The Story of Mount Rushmore

Jean L.S. Patrick

Discover the many people, places, things, activities and natural resources that make Mount Rushmore special. Through rhymes and vivid photographs, author Jodi Holley Latza and photographer Greg Latza describe the memorial in a fun way.

Rhyming on Rushmore: From A-Z

Jodi Holley Latza

Compiled by Gutzon Borglum's granddaughter, this book provides beautiful images of 76 pieces of art representing Borglum's entire career. Updated and published by the Mount Rushmore History Association in 2007, this second edition includes letters and unpublished papers providing a rare insight into his controversial life. Previously ISBN 1-57168-247-3

Gutzon Borglum: His Life and Work

Arts & Photography

Robin Borglum Carter

Sculpture

This touch-n-feel board book introduces young people to the natural resources of the park, including critters that call Mount Rushmore home.

Do You See Mount Rushmore?

Award-winning author Jean L.S. Patrick brings readers face to face with the history, the carving, and the controversies that surround Mount Rushmore. Using actual questions from young people, this interactive book includes photographs, letters, quizzes, and trivia to help readers examine one of the world's most famous memorials.

Face to Face with Mount Rushmore

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