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Capital

2003
Provides a history of Washington, D.C., focusing on the National Mall, its monuments and surrounding buildings.

The story of the Empire State Building

1987
Describes the planning and building of what was once the world's tallest building and examines how it fit into the growth of New York City.

The story of the Vietnam Memorial

1989
The behind-the-scenes story of how and why the Vietnam Memorial was built in Washington, D.C.

The story of the Statue of Liberty

1965
An account of the planning, carving and installation of the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States.

Our White House

looking in, looking out
2007
A collection of essays, personal accounts, historical fiction, and poetry that traces the history of the White House through the eyes of the children who have lived and visited there.

The Wall

images and offerings from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
1987
Captioned photographs depict the people who have visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The Statue of Liberty

1995
Tells the story of the Statue of Liberty, explaining how and why it was created.

The story of the Statue of Liberty

1989
Describes the creation of the huge statue given by France to the United States and its erection in New York Harbor as a symbol of liberty.

Lady Liberty

a biography
2008
Presents an illustrated biography of the Statue of Liberty, describing who designed it and why, and how it came to become a symbol of the United States.

Old Penn Station

2007
An illustrated account of the construction, history, and demolition of New York City's Pennsylvania Station.

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