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Chronicles Chicago architecture from the nineteenth through early twenty-first centuries, and examines the evolution of the skyscraper, sculptures and signature works, and more.

A photographic journey though five thousand years of architecture, examining cultural and historic details associated with some of the world's most significant buildings and structures.

Traces the history of Rockefeller Center, discussing how money, politics, art, architecture, business, and society helped shape the Center's history and the ways it redefined New York City.

A guide to the architecture of Chicago that describes some of the city's most important projects, most famous buildings, and the men and women who designed them.

Looks at the Battle of the Alamo, including the events leading to it and the people involved.

Do you know that the Statue of Liberty hasn't always looked green? Or that the first torch had to be replaced? Lady Liberty has been an important US symbol for more than one hundred years. Join Mrs. Bolt's class as they visit the statue and learn where th Full-Color Illustrations, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Original Artwork, Table of Contents, Websites.

Look at that giant statue! What did this person do to earn his own monument in Washington, DC? Join Mr. Williams's class on a field trip to the Lincoln Memorial to find out. Ranger May gives the students a tour, tells them about the Civil War, and talks a Full-Color Illustrations, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Original Artwork, Table of Contents, Websites.

t's time for a filed trip! A group of first-grade students visits the Liberty Bell. They learn when the bell was made, how it cracked, how it became famous, and why this important American symbol still has meaning for us today. Full-Color Illustrations, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Original Artwork, Table of Contents, Websites.

Explores structures and how they are conceived and built using video segments with animation and documentary footage, interactive experiments, journal activities, interactive multimedia tools, with reference tools and web links. Video Adventures include : Bridges ; Skyscrapers ; Tunnels ; Pyramids ; Leaning Tower.