buildings

Photographs and text provide a detailed description of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, with information on the construction of the landmark as a showpiece for the 1889 Universal Exposition of the Products of Industry in France, its subsequent maintenance, and its status as a symbol of the country.

Provides a history of Washington, D.C., focusing on the National Mall, its monuments and surrounding buildings.

Tells the story of how fifteenth-century goldsmith and clock maker Filippo Brunelleschi devised the plan to build the dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral in Florence, an engineering feat that had puzzled architects for over a century.

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

Provides an introduction to the Statue of Liberty, including the history of its creation and its importance as a national symbol.

A simple illustrated introduction to the history and significance of the Liberty Bell.

Traces the history of the White House, the home of the president of the United States, tells the story of how it got its name, and discusses its importance as a symbol of America.

Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the White House and how it has changed over the past two hundred years.

Looks at some of the recreational opportunities available at the White House, including movies, bowling, swimming, and special events.