The St. Louis Gateway Arch is a tribute to Thomas Jefferson and the explorers and pioneers who shaped the American West. It stands 630 feet high, making it the tallest monument in the United States.
The Statue of Liberty, a gift to the United States from France, is one of our most important symbols of freedom. Standing tall in New York Harbor, it has been a welcoming sight to immigrants of long ago and the people today who see it for the first time.
The Alamo first started as a mission to convert Native Americans to Christianity and then was occupied by Spanish soldiers. It became a place of turmoil and battle between Mexico and Texas and is now one of our nation's most valued symbols.
This book outlines the reasons the Constitution was first written in 1787 and how it has changed to fit our world today.
En el libro se explica cómo podemos usar los inventos para resolver problemas o divertirnos.
Historia de la NASA, sus antecedentes y distintas etapas que han repercutido en el desarrollo de la ciencia y la tecnología, además de traer influencia positiva para la civilización.
Provides the most current information on the people, culture, and conflicts of Afghanistan. Maps, photographs, and other text features help to support understanding.
Provides the history of American coins and bills and shows how they have changed over time.
Provides the history of biofuels, different uses, positive and negative characteristics, and how they will impact the future.
This book provides an introduction to the reasons why the bald eagle was chosen as a national symbol and discusses the eagle's physical characteristics, reproductive cycle, and myths and legends surrounding bald eagles.
Describes the history of the United States Capitol, its significance, and its importance to our country.
Describes the history of the statue that has been a symbol of liberty and freedom in America
Pakistan's current situation is addressed using information about its history, culture, and people.
The ancient history and current events of the country of Iran are explained in this book. Its impact on the rest of the world is emphasized using the most up to date information.
In graphic-novel format, this book chronicles the dust storms which plagued the plains states from 1930 to 1939 while depicting one family's efforts to escape the devastation and start a new life in California.
One of the most sacred yet volatile countries in the world is Israel. Its history helps the reader to understand the current crisis it faces.
