buildings, structures, etc

Readers will learn about the Eiffel Tower, the beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Set up for the World's Fair in 1889, the Eiffel Tower greets millions of visitors each year who climb up its wrought-iron stairs, ride its glass elevators, and enjoy the wonderful views of the city spread out below it.

Explores the history of the Washington Monument.

"Readers will explore the location and meaning of the Statue of Liberty, the . . . copper statue that stands tall on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. This . . . book uses color images and . . . text to introduce Lady Liberty, and it also explains why she is recognized as such an important symbol of freedom in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers will explore the meaning behind the Liberty Bell, a symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This book uses color images and . . . text to explain the history and symbolism of the bell in American culture"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the meaning behind this symbol of freedom located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Explore the history of the Washington Monument and what it means to the United States of America.

Explores the history of the Lincoln Memorial.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the White House to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"Some nine million people from all over the world flock to the Louvre each year to enjoy its incomparable art collection. Yet few of them are aware of the remarkable history of that place and of the buildings themselves-a fascinating story that historian James Gardner elegantly chronicles in the first full-length history of the Louvre in English. More than 7,000 years ago, men and women camped on a spot called le Louvre for reasons unknown; a clay quarry and a vineyard supported a society there in the first centuries AD"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an introduction to Independence Hall, in simple text with illustrations, describing what it is and why it isimportant in U.S. history. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.