buildings

Discusses the history and construction of the massive World Trade Center, daily operations, and the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

A mother and daughter work to turn a hopeless, rundown, and dirty old house into a loving family home with hard work, faith, and the support of their new friends and neighbors.

Chronicles the building of the world famous skyscraper, describes its occupants, and explores its popularity in films.

Photographs and text provide a detailed description of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, with information on the construction of the landmark as a showpiece for the 1889 Universal Exposition of the Products of Industry in France, its subsequent maintenance, and its status as a symbol of the country.

Provides a history of Washington, D.C., focusing on the National Mall, its monuments and surrounding buildings.

Tells the story of how fifteenth-century goldsmith and clock maker Filippo Brunelleschi devised the plan to build the dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral in Florence, an engineering feat that had puzzled architects for over a century.

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to the Liberty Bell.

Provides an introduction to the Statue of Liberty, including the history of its creation and its importance as a national symbol.

A simple illustrated introduction to the history and significance of the Liberty Bell.