Famous Places Series

 
The Gateway Arch - by Lisa Bullard (2010)
Provides facts about the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, discusses its history and construction, and looks at how people get to the top of the arch and what they can see from the observation area.

The Hoover Dam - by Jeffrey Zuehlke (2010)  

Provides photographs and information about Hoover Dam, explaining the many purposes of the dam, and looking at how it was built.

The Rocky Mountains - by Jeffrey Zuehlke (2010)
An introduction to the Rocky Mountains that provides information on the region's geological features, the natural forces that created them, the flora and fauna that can be found there, and the history of the area.

The Capitol Building - by Janet Piehl (2010) 

Provides information on the Capital Building, the location in Washington, D. C., where the United States Congress meets, describing its construction, what the building looks like inside, and related topics.

The Empire State Building - by Lisa Bullard (2010)
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.