historic buildings

When their Tennessee town announces plans to seize her family's 175-year-old house through eminent domain, twelve-year-old Louise Mayhew needs to come up with a way to save it.

Pete's dog, Larry, gets lost in Los Angeles, and, as he searches for his owner, he sees the city's famous sights. Includes facts about Los Angeles landmarks.

Archival photographs and text describe the history, social life and customs of the 19th Ward in Rochester, New York.

Did you know that it took workers eight years to finish the White House? Construction began on October 13, 1792.

Introduces a variety of notable buildings and other monuments throughout the world, from the Statue of Liberty and Machu Picchu to the Roman Colosseum, the Great Wall of China, and the Sydney Opera House.

Vintage postcards and text describe the history, social life and customs of Rochester, Minnesota.

Photographs and text help trace the history and development of Ottoman architecture, discussing the styles, advances, trends, people, and events that have influenced the region's architectural style.

Profiles more than three hundred watercolors, sketches, maps, and diagrams which Robert Knox Sneden created during the Civil War.

Introduces the first Spanish inhabitants of America, from why they came and daily life in the missions, to their affect on Native Americans.