American places: from vision to reality
Author
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In the 1700s, Williamsburg, Virginia, was one of the most important towns in America. However, by the early 1900s, most of its historic buildings had either been torn down or were crumbling. That's when a local church minister had an incredible idea--to rebuild the old town. He just needed help from townspeople, a team of historians, and one of the richest men in the world! Look inside to read the fascinating story of this iconic American town."--Back...
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Hoover Dam traces the incredible story of the colossal structure, from its construction to its important modern-day use#x0; including preventing floods and providing electricity to millions of people. Large color photos, maps, and fact boxes enrich the captivating story, which is sure to excite even the most reluctant readers." -- Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
IT was 1814. Fifty British soldiers holding flaming poles surrounded a large house in Washington, DC. All at once, they hurled the poles into the house's windows. Within seconds, the majestic home was in flames. The fire spread, destroying almost everything inside. If not for the heavy rain from a powerful thunderstorm later that day, the White House might have been burned to the ground. Look inside to read the fascinating story of this iconic American...