The Erie Canal
Provides information on the Erie Canal, one of the first to be built in the United States, and describes its construction and the impact it had on the country and East Coast cities.
386
year: 2010
copies: 31
call number/section: 386
lexile: 590
The Lincoln Memorial
Describes the significance, history, and construction of the Lincoln Memorial.
975.3
year: 2011
copies: 19
call number/section: 975.3
lexile: 630
subjects: lincoln, abraham, lincoln memorial (washington, d.c.), washington (d.c.), national monuments
The Washington Monument
A close-up look at the Washington Monument, from who planned it to how it was built.
975.3
year: 2011
copies: 13
call number/section: 975.3
lexile: 530
subjects: washington, george, washington monument (washington, d.c.), national monuments, washington (d.c.)
The Great Lakes
Discusses the features of the United States' five Great Lakes--Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario--with descriptions of their coasts, bridges, initial formation, wildlife, and more, and includes photographs, illustrations, and "fun facts.
977
year: 2010
copies: 9
call number/section: 977
lexile: 650
subjects: great lakes (north america)
The White House
An introduction to the White House, including the history of its construction, a description of its interior and gardens, and its importance as a national symbol.
975.3
year: 2011
copies: 17
call number/section: 975.3
lexile: 570
The Statue Of Liberty
Provides an introduction to the Statue of Liberty, including the history of its creation and its importance as a national symbol.
974.7
year: 2011
copies: 12
call number/section: 974.7
lexile: 570
subjects: statue of liberty (new york, n.y.), buildings, new york (n.y.), national monuments, statue of liberty national monument (n.y. and n.j.)
Mount Rushmore
Describes the meaning, history, and creation of the stone monument to four American presidents carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.
978.3
year: 2011
copies: 9
call number/section: 978.3
lexile: 600
The Alamo
Provides an up-close look at the Alamo, including the history, significance, and story behind this famous fort in San Antonio, Texas.
976.4
year: 2011
copies: 10
call number/section: 976.4
lexile: 350
The Hoover Dam
Provides photographs and information about Hoover Dam, explaining the many purposes of the dam, and looking at how it was built.
627
year: 2010
copies: 4
call number/section: 627
lexile: 640
subjects: hoover dam (ariz. and nev.)
The Empire State Building
Provides information about the Empire State Building, the tallest building in the world at the time of its completion in 1931, discussing its construction, and looking at the structure's innovative features.
974.7
year: 2010
copies: 9
call number/section: 974.7
lexile: 650
subjects: buildings
Yellowstone National Park
Describes the geological formation of Yellowstone and the plants, animals, geography, and geology of this unique national park.
978.7
year: 2010
copies: 6
call number/section: 978.7
lexile: 590
subjects: yellowstone national park
The Redwood Forests
Discusses the features of redwoods, large trees that are found on the West Coast of the United States, including descriptions of how they grow, the forests they reside in, and the other creatures that live among them, with photographs and "fun facts.
585
year: 2010
copies: 3
call number/section: 585
lexile: 640
subjects: coast redwood