buildings

Rhyming text and photographs of icons on buildings invite the reader to guess what was done or made in each building originally. Includes "stories characters and plots" of the buildings, as well as their settings.

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

Wind! Flood! Earthquake! Fire! What kinds of amazing building methods have engineers devised to help protect people from these devastating disasters? Disaster-Proof! explores the innovative methods used to create safe and secure places for people to live, work, and play, no matter what nature throws their way.

Presents an introduction to Independence Hall, in simple text with illustrations, describing what it is and why it is important in U.S. history.

Describes the history and symbolism of the Capitol Building.

Seventeen-year-old Zuretta Palmer travels to Chicago during the 1893 World's Fair to find her missing sister, but when the police and the Pinkertons refuse to help her, Zuretta begins her own investigation by becoming a maid at the notorious Castle.

Earthquakes are among the heaviest hitters in the world of natural phenomena that shape our planet. Not only can they cause massive amounts of damage on their own, they can also cause other disasters, such as tsunamis and avalanches.

"It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a history of the Washington Monument, including why it was built, facts about its construction, and popular misconceptions about the structure.