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An illustrated account of the construction, history, and demolition of New York City's Pennsylvania Station.

Presents an illustrated biography of the Statue of Liberty, describing who designed it and why, and how it came to become a symbol of the United States.

Describes the planning and building of what was once the world's tallest building and examines how it fit into the growth of New York City.

Discusses the history, design, and construction of New York City's Empire State Building.

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.

Describes how the Empire State Building was built.

"Discover what the Statue of Liberty symbolizes"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history of the Empire State Building, emphasizing basic architecture, engineering, and mechanical procedures of construction.

Desribes the Empire State Building including its location, construction, and historical and symbolic importance.

Provides an introduction to the Statue of Liberty, including the history of its creation and its importance as a national symbol.

Chronicles the building of the world famous skyscraper, describes its occupants, and explores its popularity in films.

A history of New York that led to the building and prosperity of the The World Trade Center and its destruction.

Discusses the construction, history, and current status of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Describes the construction of the early houses and the later development of structural steel buildings including today's latest developments in poured concrete.

Provided historical information about the Statue of Liberty and explains its importance today as a national symbol of freedom.