buildings

"Have you ever seen a building that looks like a UFO--or a picnic basket? Read all about those strange buildings, as well as others found across [the United States]"--Back cover.

"Ten illustrators place ten subjects under the miscroscope to help readers look beneath the surface. From famous landmarks to fruit and the natural world to vehicles, 'In Focus' offers a fresh perspective by looking at 101 wonders of the world from the outside, in"--Back cover.

Looks at 50 unique structures, including Biosphere 2, Paul Bunyan Statues, and the Great Wall of China.

Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about where the President lives.

Learn about the awesome force of earthquakes, from what causes them to the damage they leave in their wake.

Introduces the Chinese National Stadium, also called the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, China, and discusses how it was created, what materials were used, and how long it took to build.

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to the Liberty Bell.

Presents a study of 100 ancient and modern buildings and uses their styles to survey the history of architecture throughout the world, including the Pantheon of Rome, the Taj Mahal in Agra, and Beijing's Forbidden City.

Text and illustrations show why schools are needed, who works there, and what kinds of things happen there.