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The reader must search the pictures to discover who is planning to kill the Emperor Domitian while learning facts about the Colosseum of ancient Rome.

Hillary Rodham Clinton presents more than 350 photos and describes life at the White House during the Clinton years, including the refurbishing of several rooms, and many official and personal social affairs; also presents more than fifty White House kitchen recipes.

A pictorial history of developments in buildings over the last millennium.

Describes the planning and construction of the U.S. Capitol as well as its uses and physical features inside and out.

Brief text, sidebars, labeled illustrations, and humorous cartoons depict the life of a builder working in New York City during the Great Depression to help build the Empire State Building.

Profiles seven modern achievements in sustainable building, such as the BedZED housing development in the United Kingdom, the green skyscraper Menara Mesiniaga, and the carbon-neutral settlement of Samso in Denmark, discussing their development and qualities, and examining their contributions to scientific or technological advances.

Rather than a summer of fun transforming her family's pharmacy into an eco-spa, Lucy Desberg must face her sister Claudia's new boyfriend Bean, investor Gary's irritating daughter Bevin, and a spa coordinator who is put in charge of the plans.

Traces the historical development of the home of the presidents of the United States, describing how the mansion has grown from six rooms in 1798 to 132 rooms today.

Describes how the Empire State Building was built.

Discusses the history of the Liberty Bell, its construction, its reconstruction, its location and its importance as a symbol of the United States.

Young Henry Thoreau appears frugal to his friends as he sets about building a cabin.

Explores the history and symbolic significance of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.

Tells the story of the Liberty Bell, discussing its role in the origins of the United States, and looking at how it became a symbol of American freedom.

A brief history of the battle of the Alamo in 1836 between the Mexican forces of General Santa Anna and a little less than 200 American patriots that helped to shape the history of Texas.

Describes how an Italian immigrant built three unusual towers in his backyard in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles.