buildings, structures, etc

"Did you know that the White House used to be called the Executive Mansion? More than 1.5 million people visit the White House each year. Learn more about this fascinating symbol in White House, a title in the Icons of America series."--Provided by publisher.

"Elizabeth, the first capital of New Jersey, took its name from the founder of the English colony's wife, Elizabeth Carteret. The birthplace of several Founding Fathers, Elizabeth would use such prestige to position itself in the booming business eras of the 19th and 20th centuries. Its strategic location along the Hudson River and on the route to New York made it a hot spot of activity during the American War of Independence and the War of 1812. These same traits gave rise to Elizabeth as a center of commerce in New Jersey during the past two centuries. Today, Elizabeth stands as a multicultural metropolis, home to over 100,000 people"--Provided by publisher.

El Monumento a Washington es una alta torre de piedra en Washington, DC. El monumento se erige como un tributo al liderazgo, la sabidur?a y la fuerza del primer presidente de los Estados Unidos. Obtenga m?s informaci?n en Washington Monument, uno de los t?tulos de la serie Icons of America.

"Benjamin the Bald Eagle gives young readers a tour of the capital city of the United States--Washington, DC"--OCLC.

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.

"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 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.

Introduces young readers to the White House.

Introduces young readers to the Statue of Liberty.