buildings, structures, etc

Many US citizens know that the White House has been home to US presidents for over 200 years. But few people know that the "Presidents Mansion" has experienced two large fires, or that everything but the outer walls was removed and rebuilt in the 1950s. Readers are sure to enjoy exploring the White House like never before. At-level text is paired with helpful graphic organizers and amazing photographs of the White House throughout its history.

"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Nickolas Flux as he travels back in time and must survive the Battle of the Alamo"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an illustrated biography of the Statue of Liberty, describing who designed it and why, and how it came to become a symbol of the United States.

Presents color and black-and-white photographs of central Beirut, taken in 1991 and in 2003, capturing the destructive effects of war.

Chronicles Chicago architecture from the nineteenth through early twenty-first centuries, and examines the evolution of the skyscraper, sculptures and signature works, and more.

Traces the history of Rockefeller Center, discussing how money, politics, art, architecture, business, and society helped shape the Center's history and the ways it redefined New York City.

A guide to the architecture of Chicago that describes some of the city's most important projects, most famous buildings, and the men and women who designed them.

Simple text and photographs introduce the Statue of Liberty.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to the White House, discussing when it was built, why it is an American symbol and more.