buildings, structures, etc

Photographs and text trace the history of the Statue of Liberty, describing what the various symbols found on the statue mean, how it was built, what it means to the American people, and how it has been restored over the years.

Chronicles the history of the monument that honors our first president, discussing its design, financing, long period of construction, controversies, completion, dedication, and symbolism.

Contains an illustrated history of the Louvre museum in Paris, France, from its conception in 1792, through the completion of its expansion to "Grand Louvre" in 1998, including 650 photographs from its world-renowned collection of paintings, sculpture, antiquities, decorative and graphic arts.

Photographs, maps, and simple text introduce young readers to the Washington Monument and what it symbolizes for America.

Photographs, maps, and simple text introduce young readers to the Lincoln Memorial and what it symbolizes for America.

Learn about the United States capitol, a symbol of democracy for the United States.

Uses easy-to-read text to introduce the Statue of Liberty as an American symbol of freedom.

Introduces children to the history of the White House, explaining how it became the President's home, what role it plays in the American government, and how it became a national symbol.

Presents a comprehensive account of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the fires that burned for three days afterward killing over three thousand people and destroying twenty-eight thousand buildings, and traces the experiences of those who lived through it.