During a field trip children learn about the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, describing how it was made in England and installed, how it got its name, and when it cracked and rang for the last time.

Shares the history of the Liberty Bell and explains why it is a national symbol.

Presents information about Boston along with the story of a boy named Pete who becomes separated from his dog and goes looking for him in the city as Larry, in turn, follows the Freedom Trail and gets on the Green Line in search of Pete.

Losing his owner Pete in the middle of Chicago, Larry the pooch goes on a search to find him and ends up seeing such famous sites as the United Center, Wrigley Field, and North Avenue Beach before he is finally reunited with Pete.

Describes the history of the Statue of Liberty, including its origins as a gift from France and its construction, and explores the landmark's enduring symbolism of freedom, democracy, and friendship.

"Athens, Greece, is best known for the Parthenon, the ruins of an ancient temple completed in 438 BC to honor the goddess Athena. But what many people don't know is that it only served as a temple for a couple hundred years. It then became a church, then a mosque, and by the end of the 1600s served as a storehouse for munitions. When an enemy army fired hundreds of cannon balls at the Acropolis, one directly hit the Parthenon. Much of the sculpture...

"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Taj Mahal while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the cultural history behind this mausoleum. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the historical...

The history of the White House, first completed in 1799, reflects the history of America itself. It was the dream of George Washington to have an elegant "presidential mansion" in the capital city that was named after him. Yet he is the only president who never got to live there. All the rest have made their mark--for better or worse--on the house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Megan Stine explains how the White House came to be and offers young readers...