Through simple text and historic and modern images and photographs, this title explains why the Liberty Bell is an important symbol of freedom to the United States of America. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Readers will learn important information about exciting United States' symbols, like bald eagles,...

Clara, at the Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, informs readers of the history and importance of the Liberty Bell.

Introduces the White House as the home of American presidents and a national treasure. Describes the history of the building, including how it was designed, destroyed by fire in 1814, and rebuilt. Also describes some of the physical features of the White House and some of its important and unique rooms, including the Oval Office, the colored rooms, and the State Dining Room.

Discusses the construction, history, and current status of the Washington, D.C., monument to Abraham Lincoln and the freedom, equality, and justice he personified.

Andersen Brower shares a special inside look into the most famous home in America--and the lives of hardworking staff members and first ladies who've maintained it. Includes timeline and list of Presidents and First Ladies.

"On December 18, 1961, wrecking trucks rumbled through the streets of downtown Minneapolis toward a rendezvous with the past. Their destination was the corner where the Metropolitan Building, for seventy-one years, had towered above its neighbors. But with the city in the midst of its greatest urban renewal project, the Metropolitan was about to come down, a victim of age, politics, and ideology. Lost Twin Cities, made up of images and stories reteived...

When France learned it would be hosting the 1889 World Fair, they held a contest for an architectural centerpiece. At the time, Gustave Eiffel was already a well-known engineer who had designed the skeleton of the Statue of Liberty. Through many challenges, the Eiffel tower was raised and became a symbol of Paris. Includes a glossary, critical thinking questions, and resources for further information.