buildings, structures, etc

This book explores the purpose of the construction of the World Trade Center, the court challenges of merchants who opposed the World Trade Center, the construction of the twin towers and other buildings, the settling in of more than 400 businesses, and the 2001 destruction of the towers.

Looks at the Battle of the Alamo, including the events leading to it and the people involved.

Text and photographs depict the history and trivia of the White House and its tenants.

Discusses the history of the Washington Monument, its designer, the construction of the monument, its location, and its importance to the people of the United States.

Describes the building of the extravagant palace at Versailles in its historical context, particularly as a reflection of the personality and influence of Louis XIV.

Photographs and illustrations describe the memorial built in Washington DC, in 2004 to commemorate those who fought and died on both fronts during World War II.

Photographs and illustrations describe the memorial built in Kansas City, Missouri, during the 1920s to honor those who fought and died on the battlefields of World War I.

Photographs and illustrations describe the memorial built in Washington DC, during the 1990s as a tribute to those who fought and died during the Korean War.

Brief text, sidebars, labeled illustrations, and humorous cartoons depict the life of a builder working in New York City during the Great Depression to help build the Empire State Building.

Recounts the love story behind the building of the Taj Mahal in India, discussing how it was constructed and providing information on Indian culture.