historic sites

Looks at the significance ofthe Statue of Liberty's right foot.

Christina and Grant travel to Jamestown, Virginia, where they learn about colonial America and try to solve a mystery involving an archaeologist accused of stealing bones.

Describes places where early American history was made, from Indian and Viking settlements through the Revolution.

Christina, Grant, Juan, and Rose find themselves in big trouble while trying to solve a mystery at the Alamo that their mystery book-writing grandmother says does not exist.

Provides information on twelve American monuments and symbols.

Illustrations and simple text explains how stone can tell the history of the United States and gives example of how stone has been used to create some of our most famous monuments, including Mount Rushmore, the Alamo, and the marble monuments and building of Washington, DC.

"Some of the world's most beautiful places are in danger of being lost to both natural and human-caused threats, but there may still be time to save them. This...book takes readers on a journey around the world, looking at some of the most at-risk places on our planet. Colorful photographs and accessible text help readers understand the problems at hand and what is being done to try to combat them. This informative volume focuses on key environmental issues and encourages readers to be globally conscious"--Amazon.com.

A young boy learns about the Honor Flight and his great-grandfather who fought in World War II.

A collection of facts about Washington, D.C., with an emphasis on places.

Journey to three of the most vital cultural symbols in the country. Visit Independence Hall, the birth place of the United States; Monticello, the architectural masterpiece created by Thomas Jefferson; and the Statue of Liberty, symbol of American freedom. Then, visit the Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world.