buildings

Provides answers to questions about the White House, including who designed it, how holidays are celebrated there, and who can visit.

Desribes the Empire State Building including its location, construction, and historical and symbolic importance.

"Introduces pre-readers to simple concepts about the Liberty Bell using short sentences and repetition of words"--Provided by publisher.

Describes Boston's history and takes a look at some of the city's historic buildings, including the state houses, Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, and Paul Revere's house.

Labeled illustrations with explanatory text depict historical and contemporary structures, architectural elements, and building components from ancient times to the present.

Presents a brief exploration of the history of architecture and how different building styles have become popular over time, from the first human dwellings in mud huts and caves to the Roman Coliseum and the latest new age buildings.

Explores the history of Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, and describes the monarchy of Scotland and the ghosts that haunt the fortress.

Chronicles the history of the Tower of London, the executions that took place there, and those who are believed to be haunting it.

A short study of the battle of the Alamo in 1836 and the fight for Texas independence.

Explores the history of the Pennsylvania State House, later called Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation were adopted and the Constitution was signed.