buildings, structures, etc

Simple text and color photographs present the basic facts, history, characteristics, and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty.

Presents some of the facts and stories about the famous bell in Philadelphia that has come to be a symbol of our country's freedom.

Illustrations and text follow a young boy while his father takes him on a tour of Manhattan, and they visit Grand Central Station, the Empire State Building, Union Square Park, and other places.

Discusses the history of the Liberty Bell, its construction, its reconstruction, its location and its importance as a symbol of the United States.

Describes how an Italian immigrant built three unusual towers in his backyard in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Tells the story behind the construction of the Statue of Liberty, discussing where the idea of the statue originated, its voyage to the United States from France, and its significance to the American people.

Examines the design and construction of the architectural masterpiece that was built during the Mughal rule of India.

Describes the building of the Colosseum in ancient Rome, and tells how it was used.

Traces the history of the Statue of Liberty from its conception to its centennial with emphasis on the statue's restoration, its significance through the years, and the plans for the 1986 centennial celebration.

Discusses the history of the home of the United States president, including its location, design and construction, fire and rebuilding, renovations, and how it evolved into a modern residence.