Famous American Landmarks

The White House, more than 200 years old, remains one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, this structure-also called the Executive Mansion-is a home and an office building. Readers will be fascinated to learn what's behind the stunning façade through this valuable volume's at-level, insightful text, fascinating fact boxes, and historical and modern photographs. This tour of the White House will shed much light on this landmark, an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy.

A fundamental aspect of every country's government is its monetary system. The United States government planned the National Mint shortly after the Constitution was ratified, and the rest is history-U.S. history. Readers will learn that all American coins since 1873 have carried the words "E Pluribus Unum" (Out of Many, One) and what this powerful phrase means. Historical photographs, insightful fact boxes, and a map of the coin-producing mints help readers learn more interesting aspects of the operations of the American government while making essential connections to the elementary social studies curriculum.

U.S. Congress was formed concurrently with the United States through the ratification of the Constitution. This unified body of lawmakers, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives, makes legislative decisions for the nation. Readers will learn essential information about this government institution, its historic home, and how its history has affected the operations of the modern U.S. government. Historical images, fascinating fact boxes, and insightful, accessible text provide students with the knowledge they need about this beautiful building and the legislators within.

The United States commemorates unidentified fallen soldiers in a special way. All unknown soldiers that have lost their lives since World War I are honored with tombs that serve as a constant reminder of the courage and bravery possessed by the unidentified people within. Arlington Cemetery, home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, boasts a peaceful atmosphere appropriate for the burial ground of hundreds of thousands of American soldiers. This volume uses stunning imagery and carefully researched facts to introduce readers to the history behind one of the country's most unifying and revered institutions.