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Arlington National Cemetery

2019
The final resting place for many of America's heroes is located only a few miles from our nation's capital. This high-interest text will take readers on a tour of the cemetery and point out the graves of some well-known patriots, including President John F. Kennedy, Jr. Descriptions of ceremonies help readers understand how these events show respect for those who gave their lives in the service of their country.

The umbrella house

"Middle-schooler Ruby and her friend Scout join together to stop a real-estate mogul from tearing down their historied New York City apartment building, called Umbrella House. In a contest for a news network, Ruby and Scout use their creativity and video-editing skills to show the value of both their building and their East Village neighborhood. Once they discover the identity of the anonymous Midnight Muralist, Ruby convinces the famed East Village artist to paint the front of Umbrella House to make it too valuable to tear down."--.

The White House =

La Casa Blanca
Introduces young readers to the White House.

The Statue of Liberty =

La Estatua de la Libertad
Introduces young readers to the Statue of Liberty.

The real history of the White House

2023
"The White House tells the history of the United States, including slavery. Enslaved people were involved with every stage of building the structure. Learn more about the president's home and how to honor this history"--Provided by publisher.

Leaning Tower of Pisa

2022
"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history"--Provided by publisher.

Washington Monument

2022
The Washington Monument is a tall stone tower in Washington, DC. The monument stands as a tribute to the leadership, wisdom, and strength of the first president of the United States. Find out more in Washington Monument, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.

Ford's Theatre

2014
Archival photographs and text describe the history of Fords Theatre in Washington, D.C., focusing on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, which occurred there.

A rift in the Earth

art, memory, and the fight for a Vietnam War memorial
2017
Discusses the history of the creation of the Vietnam War memorial.

Capitol Building

2022
The United States Capitol, in Washington, DC, serves as a workplace for the U.S. Congress. Situated on top of Capitol Hill, the Capitol building overlooks the National Mall and the Lincoln Memorial. Find out more in Capitol Building, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.

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