buildings

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to the Liberty Bell. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Explores the history and the people involved with the construciton of the Sydney Opera House.

"Built in the mid-1800s, the Great Synagogue of Budapest has remained a constant through difficult times. As many as 20,000 Jewish people sought refuge in the synagogue during the Holocaust of World War II. However, the synagogue was also occupied by Nazi forces for part of the war. [This book explores] ... the facility, history, people, and beliefs behind the building."--Back cover.

Introduces the White House, explaining where it is and why it is important and describing the rooms where the president works and lives.

Chronicles the history of the World Trade Center from its first blue-prints through the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, exploring how the towers were created, what they symbolized, and how the world was impacted by their destruction.

Traces the history of the Lincoln Memorial, describing significance of the sixteenth president, the construction of the monument, and its symbolism.

Describes the creation of the World Trade Center; the reception of the twin towers by the architecture world and by New Yorkers; the Center's symbolism of achievement and power; and a day in the life of the Center.

Contains photographs and descriptions of one thousand public and private buildings in Paris, showcasing the range of architecture found in the city; organized by neighborhood, with sidebars,and a keyed map accompanying each section.

Describes the construction of one of the newest Washington monuments, a memorial to the thirty-second president.