The Parthenon Of Ancient Greece
Discusses the origins, construction, completion, uses, history, and eventual ruin and the conservation efforts for the Parthenon built in Athens, Greece.
726
year: 2014
copies: 19
call number/section: 726
lexile: 1310
Roman Roads And Aqueducts
The Romans were the greatest builders of the ancient world, and among their most impressive achievements were their vast systems of roads and aqueducts.
388.1
year: 2015
copies: 22
call number/section: 388.1
lexile:
The Eiffel Tower
Explores the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris, France and presents its history, background, design and its structure.
725
year: 2014
copies: 4
call number/section: 725
lexile: 1270
subjects: eiffel, gustave, civil engineering, buildings, technology, eiffel tower (paris, france), patriotism
The Great Wall Of China
A brief history of the Great Wall of China, begun about 2,200 years ago to keep out Mongol invaders.
931
year: 2014
copies: 5
call number/section: 931
lexile: 1220
subjects: seven wonders of the world, buildings, china, cultural tourism, great wall of china (china)
The Medieval Castle
Examines the history, design, and construction of Medieval castles, covering gates, rooms, and towers, castles and warfare, and the Medieval castle today.
728.8
year: 2014
copies: 2
call number/section: 728.8
lexile: 1220
The World Trade Center
Discusses the history and construction of the massive World Trade Center, daily operations, the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and the process of rebuilding it.
725.2
year: 2014
copies: 5
call number/section: 725.2
lexile: 1260
subjects: september 11 terrorist attacks, 2001, industrial buildings, terrorism, skyscrapers, new york
The Roman Colosseum
Discusses the Roman Colosseum including why it was built, who built it, how it was constructed, how it has been used, its closure and deterioration, and its repair and restoration.
945.63
year: 2014
copies: 3
call number/section: 945.63
lexile: 1220
Shakespeare's Globe Theater
Discusses the history of Shakespeare's Globe theatre, including its construction, the plays that were performed there, its financial aspects, and the reconstruction in 1995.
792
year: 2014
copies: 6
call number/section: 792
lexile: 1200
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal, links the Pacific and Atlantic oceans through 44 miles of Central America, will have been open for 100 years in 2014.
386.44
year: 2015
copies: 3
call number/section: 386.44
lexile:
subjects: architecture, building, engineering, construction workers, waterways, panama canal (panama), panama