Mann, Elizabeth

Describes the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, from its conception by John Roebling in 1852 through, after many setbacks, its final completion under the direction of his son, Washington, in 1883.

Introduction to the building of the Panama Canal.

Describes the engineering, construction, and social and historical contexts of the Hoover Dam.

Photographs and text trace the history of the Statue of Liberty, describing what the various symbols found on the statue mean, how it was built, what it means to the American people, and how it has been restored over the years.

Describes the engineering, construction, and social and historical contexts of the Hoover Dam.

A history of the Maya Indians in the city of Tikal, founded in 800 B.C.

A history of the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza and the civilization that produced it.

Relates the history of how the Panama Canal was planned and built, including the political, international, and health aspects of getting the project finished on time.

Describes the history of the Inca civilization and the construction of the city of Machu Picchu in the Andes Mountains.

Discusses the history, design, and construction of New York City's Empire State Building.