buildings

Describes the job responsibilities of building maintenance workers and explains what is needed to get a position in the field.

Captioned, color photographs highlight the monuments, memorials, architectural landmarks, ceremonial spaces, neighborhoods, streets, and attractions of Washington, D.C.

Examines the ways people's ideas about architecture and engineering are changing, discussing such topics as "eco" structures, luxury and leisure structures, skyscrapers, high-tech domes, the world's biggest and longest bridges, tunnels, and air-, sea-, and spaceports.

A collection of color photos of New York's World Trade Center, accompanied by an introduction on the landmark's construction, its significance to those who lived in its vicinity, and the impact of its destruction.

Named after Daniel Webster, this is the history of the town "Where Life is Worth Living." Historic black-and-white, captioned photographs are included.

Presents an introduction to the Alamo, in simple text with illustrations, explaining what happened there, who Santa Anna was, and why the Alamo should be remembered.

A collection of questions and answers about buildings, including houses, skyscrapers, lighthouses, and stadiums.

An introduction to historic buildings, unusual buildings, and buildings of the future.

Provides information about the Empire State Building, the tallest building in the world at the time of its completion in 1931, discussing its construction, and looking at the structure's innovative features.