buildings

Looks at what it is like to live in the White House.

"The true story of how schoolchildren helped fund the construction of the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty in New York City"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history, location, many rooms, and uses of Edinburgh Castle as a fortress, prison, and museum"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history and symbolism of the Capitol Building.

Enlightening main content, charts, and annotated quotes by experts shed light on the concept of sustainable living, while full-color photographs and informative sidebars show readers realistic changes they can make in their lives to protect the planet.

"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.

"A . . . tale of unconditional love as a family puts itself back together in postwar London"--Dust jacket.

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.

A construction crew rebuilds an old clock tower that has become home to rats, bats, mice, and an assortment of birds.

Students will develop math skills including converting units of measurement while reading about the construction of the Eiffel Tower.