Nobleman, Marc Tyler

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

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.

A simple introduction to the Pledge of Allegiance, discussing how it was written, modifications made over the years, its inclusion in the U.S. Flag Code, and more.

55 reproducible puzzles, brain teasers, and other awesome activities that kids can do on their own - and can't resist!.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce young readers to the Washington Monument, its history, importance, and features.

Discusses why, where, and how the famous monument to President Abraham Lincoln was built, as well as what this memorial means to our country.

Fourteen-year-old Mary has always been drawn to the woods near her friend Isabel's home, but Isabel does not understand why until the aftereffects of a lightning storm force Mary to reveal a long-kept secret.

On his fourteenth-and-a-half birthday, strange things begin happening to Simon, which could mean trouble when the class bully turns his attention to new student Ulrich, a loner like Simon.

Primary documents, photographs, timelines, and maps describe the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and the efforts of the military and local services to put out the fires that were consuming the city.