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Author
Publisher
University Press of New England
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
"This is a book about understanding old buildings. In an era in which much of the United States landscape has been littered by unimaginative, prefabricated structures, James L. Garvin tells owners and world-be owners of old buildings in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont what they need to know before they begin the restoration process." "Written for both homeowners and those responsible for public and museum structures, this book provides an understanding...
6) Stonehenge
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
1998.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, construction, and possible purposes of Stonehenge.
7) Alcatraz
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of California's Alcatraz Island, covering its use as a military prison, as a national maximum security facility, the lives of prisoners and guards, and its current status as a national park.
8) The Titanic
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses the design and building of the monster ship the Titanic, its maiden voyage, and what went wrong on the fateful night when it struck an iceberg and sank.
12) The White House
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of the home of the United States president, including its location, design and construction, fire and rebuilding, renovations, and how it evolved into a modern residence.
13) The Vatican
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
History of the buildings, occupants, and uses of the Vatican in Rome.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.1 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, including its construction, the plays that were performed there, its financial aspects, and the reconstruction in 1995.