local history

Describes treasures that have been lost in each of the fifty states and in various locations in Canada.

An introduction to the state capitals that groups the states by region--West, Midwest, South, and Northeast--and provides a brief history of each capital city; and also describes the parts of the capital building.

Tells the story of the accomplishments and influence of women on American history through a description of several historic sites including the Watervliet Shaker community near Albany, New York, the M. Carey Thomas Library in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and the Ida B. Wells-Barnett House in Chicago, Illinois.

Offers instructions on researching and writing about events in local history. Includes suggestions for projects.

Includes creating a contour map and model of your town, making a "patchwork quilt" of local history, researching the history of a place name, and preparing family trees and time lines.

Chronicles the life of George Washington in words and pictures, presenting color photos of places he "walked," such as forts, battlefields, and his homes, including his estate, Mount Vernon.

Presents activities and projects, such as making time capsules and rubbings and tracing genealogy, which demonstrate that learning about the past begins at home.

Introduces some of the historic monuments located across the United States, including the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, and the U.S. Arizona Memorial in Hawaii.

Describes a variety of historic sites and monuments, from the Alabama-Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site to the Wyoming-Devils Tower National Monument.