Mann, Elizabeth

Examines the building of the Great Wall of China and the thousands of years of conflict that preceded it.

On a small Caribbean Island, Albert must face middle school, where he is one of the shortest students, without his best friend who just moved away, but he is able to move past the teasing after getting involved in a troupe of Mocko Jumbies--Stiltwalkers--following a tradition brought by African slaves.

Full-color illustrated drawings describe the rise of Athens, its religion and democracy, culture, and the construction of the Parthenon on the Acropolis.

Describes the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, from its conception by John Roebling in 1852 through, after many setbacks, its final completion under the direction of his son, Washington, in 1883.

An exploration of the Mogal Empire that focuses on the architecture, construction, and significance of the Taj Mahal.

Describes the building of the Colosseum in ancient Rome, and tells how it was used.

Examines the building of the Great Wall of China and the thousands of years of conflict that preceded it.

Discusses the history, design, and construction of New York City's Empire State Building.

Describes the history of the Inca civilization and the construction of the city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains.