Kids 9 - 12 Years

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...

Symbols are some of the most valuable possessions of the human race, each one conveying a deeper message that is open to interpretation. Join the "...

The Berlin Wall finally came down in 1989. Now readers can find out why it was built in the first place; and what it meant for Berliners living o...

From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island was the gateway to a new life in the United States for millions of immigrants. In later years, the island was des...

More than two thousand years ago, with his land under constant attack from nomads, the First Emperor of China came up with a simple solution: bui...

"An outstanding picture book on the Status of Liberty. The exceptional drawings are visually delightful. A striking book." (School Library Journa...

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness National Parks explores the history of all 63 US National Parks, and their countless treasures. Become...

A stone shrine shrouded in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is a symbol of democracy and freedom. Infographics, fact boxes, sidebars...

It was world-famous sculptor Gutzon Borglum's dream to carve sixty-foot-high likenesses of four presidents on a granite cliff in South Dakota. Do...

A marvel of engineering that proclaimed the might of the Emperor of Ancient Rome.The Emperor Titus opened the enormous Colosseum in AD 80 to host...

Escape from the ordinary and break into Alcatraz, America's most famous prison!The island of Alcatraz has always been a place that's fascinated v...

There are canyons all over the planet, and the Grand Canyon in Arizona is not the biggest. Yet because of the spectacular colors in the rock laye...

New York City boasts one of the most famous skylines in the world, and the Empire State Building is undeniably the focal point of this incredible...

With every step, the Tomb Guards pay homage to America's fallen. Discover their story, and that of the unknown soldiers they honor, through resonan...

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness National Parks explores the history of all 63 US National Parks, and their countless treasures. Become...

In 1876, France decided to give the United States a very big and very special present--the Statue of Liberty. The gift was to commemorate the 100th...

How did the Joshua Tree National Park in California come to be? Meet Minerva Hamilton Hoyt, an artist, activist, and environmentalist, whose dete...

• Which national park was America’s first, and what hot-water features will you find there?• In which national park would you find rock formation...