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7) Stonehenge
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, construction, and possible purposes of Stonehenge.
11) The Titanic
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[1999]
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.
13) Alcatraz
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of the transcontinental railroad, including the construction of the Central Pacific, Union Pacific, and other related railroads which joined the east and west coasts by meeting at Promontory Point, Utah.
17) The Eiffel Tower
Author
Language
English
Description
Describes the techniques used and difficulties faced in building the Eiffel Tower, once the tallest building in the world and still an extremely popular tourist attraction.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the architectural features and cultural influences that contributed to the building of medieval cathedrals, and which have set them apart as unique and timeless structures. Also includes a chronology highlighting historically important dates.
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