Inside you'll find instructions for creating three of the world's most famous buildings with no detail overlooked.

Describes the design and significance of the memorial built in Washington, D.C., to honor the American soldiers who served in Vietnam.

Describes the history of the Ellis Island immigration center and its restoration as a national treasure.

Describes the history of the Washington Monument, how it was built, and what it represents.

Describes the history of the Lincoln Memorial, how it was built, and what it represents.

Presents an overview of the history of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, including the 1941 Japanese attack during World War II and the establishment of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial.

Profiles girls and women who participated in the American Revolution by refusing to buy British merchandise, collecting money, and even going to war as wives, nurses, spies, or soldiers.

Learn how and why the Pilgrims left England to come to America! In England in the early 1600s, everyone was forced to join the Church of England. Young William Bradford and his friends believed they had every right to belong to whichever church they wanted. In the name of religious freedom, they fled to Holland, then sailed to America to start a new life. But the winter was harsh, and before a year passed, half the settlers had died. Yet, through...

Offers a look at the people and places of North America, with photographs and full-color maps featuring the climate, population, natural resources, political boundaries, land formations, and culture of various regions.

"The book uses maps, full color photographs, and easy-to-read text to introduce the state of Idaho"--