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41) The Liberty Bell
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2003.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of the Liberty Bell, its construction, its reconstruction, its location, and its importance as a symbol of the United States.
42) The Liberty Bell
Author
Series
Publisher
Weekly Reader Early Learning
Pub. Date
2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce young readers to the origins, history, and significance of the Liberty Bell.
51) Jerusalem
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Join structural engineer Steve Burrows and his team of laser-scanning experts as they set out to explore the epic building legacy of Jerusalem. Their focus is on two of the most impressive engineering creations of the ancients: the Temple Mount, a holy icon larger than 20 football fields, and the man-made mountain of Herodium, an opulent palace built on top of millions of tons of hand carved rock.
Author
Series
Westminster Abbey occasional papers volume ser. 3, no. 1
Publisher
Oxbow Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
55) Taj Mahal
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 1030L
Language
English
Description
Liberty should shine here on this island, Bartholdi decided, where she can welcome all to America. The story behind Liberty's construction and the visionaries who made it happen Liberty. The Statue of Liberty stands as a powerful symbol of freedom to all. But what is her story? How did she come to be? From conception to construction, each element of the Statue of Liberty has a fascinating story of its own: a face bearing the likeness of the creator's...
Author
Publisher
Cityfiles Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Lost in America chronicles the life and death of great American buildings. It's the first book that documents in words and pictures the destruction of more than 100 structures. A number were fought for. Some were mourned. Most slipped away unnoticed.
Author
Series
Source books in architecture volume 3
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
59) Eiffel Tower
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of the Eiffel Tower, discussing topics such as its history, chief engineer, structural aspects, and construction techniques and materials, and offers information about current careers in architecture and construction.