American symbols

Presents a brief profile of the U.S. Constitution, who wrote it, and the circumstances for which it was written.

Simple text and full-color illustrations illuminate the events that led up to the Founding Fathers' creation of the Declaration of Independence.

Explains how the U.S.'s Great Seal was chosen from three contenders and discusses what its symbols mean.

An introduction to the purpose, structure, and history of the Washington Monument.

Describes traits which make the eagle a good symbol for the United States, briefly explains how the eagle was chosen, and lists some of the places the symbol appears.

Describes the construction and use of the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.

Describes the building of the Ellis Island Immigration Center and the process immigrants went through when they arrived in the United States and discusses why the center closed.

Explores the history and symbolic significance of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Discusses the history and symbolic significance of America's Uncle Sam.

The history of the Statue of Liberty including why it was built and what it means to many Americans.