buildings

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buildings

The Alamo

  • Ruffin, Frances E
2006
A short study of the battle of the Alamo in 1836 and the fight for Texas independence.

Independence Hall

  • Britton, Tamara L.
2003
Explores the history of the Pennsylvania State House, later called Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation were adopted and the Constitution was signed.

White House

  • Murray, Julie
2003
An introduction to the home of the United States president, including its history and design and construction.

Shock waves through Los Angeles

the Northridge earthquake
  • Vogel, Carole Garbuny
1996
Examines the causes of the earthquake that hit the Northridge area of southern California in 1994 and describes the devastating effects of the quake.

You wouldn't want to be a worker on the Statue of Liberty!

a monument you'd rather not build
  • Malam, John
2009
Colorful illustrations and text describe the jobs of the individuals who worked on the Statue of Liberty.

The Empire State Building

  • Doherty, Craig A
1998
Describes the history of the Empire State Building, emphasizing basic architecture, engineering, and mechanical procedures of construction.

Buildings in disguise

architecture that looks like animals, food, and other things
  • Arbogast, Joan Marie
2004
Photographic images plus text trace the history of mimetic architecture in the United States.

The Statue of Liberty

an American symbol
  • Eldridge, Alison
2012
"Discover what the Statue of Liberty symbolizes"--Provided by publisher.

The White House

an American symbol
  • Eldridge, Alison
2012
Introduces readers to simple concepts about the importance of the White House.

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