An inside look at the most famous home in America, The White House, and the lives of hardworking staff members and first ladies who have maintained it.
"The scale of things means how one thing compares in size to another. In this book, appealing illustrations help kids understand scale by comparing famous buildings and structures by their height"--Provided by the publisher.
Presents an introduction to engineering, and tells the stories of a selection of engineering feats and failures, including the Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and many others.
"Buildings and structures are all around us--from houses to skyscrapers to bridges and tunnels. But what goes into constructing them? Dig deeper and explore the design, construction, and engineering processes involved in making these . . . structures"--Provided by publisher.
"A giant copper statue welcomes people from around the world to the United States. Discover the story behind this famous national landmark, the Statue of Liberty"--Provided by publisher.
