monuments

Explores the ways in which Oklahomans, Americans, and people around the world have attempted to recover from the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, based on interviews with over 150 survivors, family members, rescue workers, and others.

Traces the history of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., discussing its plan and structures, and considering how the concept of memorials and memorial space has changed since the nineteenth century.

Relates the story of the author's travels with his wife through the countrysides of Wales, England, and Scotland in 1992 searching for ancient megaliths, with contemplations on each day's experiences, and some religious history.

Chantel, Adam, Holly, and Owen set out to help the Great White Horse Equus find his mate and regain his magical talisman.

Presents three stories of murder and romance for teens.

Describes the history and background of many of the symbols and monuments of the American heritage.

Presents an introduction to the great stone structures of ancient Egypt, providing information on their history and how they were constructed, including the pyramids, sphinx, temples, obelisks, and fortresses. Includes photographs.

More than ninety articles describe monuments and memorials that commemorate people and events from our nation's history as well as battlefields, forts, factories, homes, churches, cemeteries, and laboratories.

Describes different kinds of monuments from around the world while also explaining how and why they were built, how they are preserved, and their importance to one's memory.

Illustrations and text describe how some of the world's largest structures were built.