This title takes readers through the grounds, halls, and history of Bran Castle in Romania. Readers will learn about who lived there, including kings and queens, what purposes the castle served, and what visitors can expect when they explore Bran Castle today. --from Amazon.

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.

"The Great Wall of China, built many thousands of years ago, still partially stands today throughout the northern parts of the country. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text."--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa 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 landmark's cultural history. 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 landmark....

Collection of poems about what goes on inside the school bathroom.

Explores how houses are powered by energy, discussing the electricity, water, and natural gas that fuel appliances and other home technologies, and provides tips on how people can conserve these resources in their homes.

Describes the building of the Taj Mahal, an ivory-white marble mausoleum in the Indian city of Agra.

The National Mall in Washington, DC, contains many iconic monuments and museums. These landmarks honor important people and events in US history. This title explores the history of this area and its relevance today. Includes text, images, and back matter, plus a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Statue of Liberty 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 landmark's cultural history. 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 landmark....

"The Tower of London holds almost a thousand years' worth of secrets! The Tower of London draws more than 2 million visitors a year! Almost 1,000 years old and first built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the tower has been a fortress, a palace, a zoo, and an exhibit site for the amazing Crown Jewels. But the tower's reputation as a prison is probably what accounts for its popularity! Two young princes in the time of King Richard III were never again...