In early America pictures were not as prevalent as they are today. Throughout history, people have come to recognize certain places and things by the symbols that represent them, not needing names or photographs to identify them by. The McDonald's Golden Arches, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Mickey Mouse ears that symbolize the happiest place on Earth. These are just a few examples of American symbols that need no words to describe but bring fond memories to people all over our country! This book will allow students to determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.