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61) The White House
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Pub. Date
C2003
Description
A simple introduction to the White House, including its history, designer, construction, location, and importance as a symbol of the United States.
62) Capital
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Pub. Date
[2003]
Description
Provides a history of Washington, D.C., focusing on the National Mall, its monuments and surrounding buildings.
63) The White House
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the White House to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"Conceived in the Gilded Age, the Ferry Building opened in 1898 as San Francisco's portal to the world--the terminus of the transcontinental railway and a showcase of civic ambition. In silent films and World's Fair postcards, nothing said "San Francisco" more than its soaring clocktower. But as acclaimed architectural critic John King recounts in Portal, the rise of the automobile and double-deck freeways severed the city from its beloved structure...
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Pub. Date
c2010
Description
In spite of its relentless reputation as a "cow town," Denver has grown from a dusty prairie burg into a thriving metropolis nestled against the foothills of the great Rocky Mountains. Gold brought the area's first settlers in the 1850s, and mining camps sprouted up along the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River. The first rudimentary structures of canvas, mud, and logs were soon replaced with sturdy buildings made of brick, stone,...
69) Liberty
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Pub. Date
2003.
Description
Discusses all the planning and efforts that went into the construction of one of the most famous symbols of the United States, the Statue of Liberty.
70) The Taj Mahal
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Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about the Taj Mahal. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher"--
71) Bran Castle
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Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Bran Castle in Romania. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the castle served, and what visitors can expect when they explore Bran Castle today.
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"The Barbizon tells the story of New York's most glamorous women-only hotel, and the women-both famous and ordinary-who passed through its doors. World War I had liberated women from home and hearth, setting them on the path to political enfranchisement and gainful employment. Arriving in New York to work in the dazzling new skyscrapers, they did not want to stay in uncomfortable boarding houses; they wanted what men already had-exclusive residential...
77) Edinburgh Castle
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Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the history, location, many rooms, and uses of Edinburgh Castle as a fortress, prison, and museum. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Edinburgh Castle and its cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick...
78) Alcazar Castle
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Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Alcazar Castle in Segovia, Spain. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the castle served, and what visitors can expect when they explore Alcazar today." --
79) The White House
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2004
Description
Introduces young readers to the history of the White House, explaining why it is important and describing the rooms where the president works and lives.
80) Trapped under the sea: one engineering marvel, five men, and a disaster ten miles into the darkness
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Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Documents the disastrous 1990s mission during which two members of a five-man diving team were killed while completing construction on a ten-mile tunnel at the end of Boston's Deer Island waste treatment plant.
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