historic buildings

"History comes home in a deeply moving, exquisitely illustrated tale of a small house, taken by the Nazis, that harbors a succession of families--and becomes a quiet witness to a tumultuous century"--From the publisher's web site.

Takes a tour of the world's landmarks including The Gateway Arch, Big Ben, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Sydney Opera House as students practice addition and subtraction. This math book integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts.

Describes places where early American history was made, from Indian and Viking settlements through the Revolution.

Twelve-year-old Aiden is very unhappy when, after her father's death, her mother moves them from the family farm, but soon she and new friends are caught up in the search for long-lost coins in the historic Ingle building that towers over the city of Gloria.

Describes the purpose, location, design, and age of a number of unique structures around the world, including the Tomb of Tutankamun in Thebes, Egypt, the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, the Temple of Kukulcan in Chichen Itza, Mexico, and Independence Hall in Philadelphia.

Explore the design, construction, and engineering processes that went into creating these marvelous structures. Extraordinary Landmarks will leave you with a better understanding and a greater appreciation for these amazing structures.

A collection of facts about Washington, D.C., with an emphasis on places.

How long did it take to build the Great Wall of China? Why is the Golden Gate Bridge the most iconic bridge in the world? These and other great structure-related questions are answered in this engaging title. Clever infographics, and infographic-like icons make it easy to access useful facts and numbers.

Provides an overview of historic buildings found in each state, with information on their history and importance.