Here's Where History Happened!

Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, the White House has been the home of every president since John Adams. In this book, readers dive into the landmark's history, learning all about how it was built and how it's changed over the two centuries it's been standing. They also discover all there is to see and do at the White House today, and appreciate why it continues to be a significant site in our nation. Bright photographs add interest to the educational text and fun facts bring the information to life.

In July 1848, the first women's rights convention in the United States was held in Seneca Falls, New York. Leading activists Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott organized the event, during which women's social and civil rights were passionately discussed. This landmark convention sparked the American Women's Suffrage Movement. In this educational and illuminating book, readers will discover why the Seneca Falls Convention was so significant and all there is to see and do there today. Filled with fun facts, bright photographs, which bring the text to life, this book is sure to inspire young history enthusiasts.

Between 1892 and 1954, more than 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island with the dream of becoming American citizens. They went on to help build this country into the nation we live in today. In this book, readers can step onto Ellis Island and imagine what that journey must have been like! They'll discover what visitors would've experienced at Ellis Island and appreciate the site's monumental significance in American history. Fact boxes highlight key information and photographs bring the educational text to life.

Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the gathering place of the Founding Fathers during some of the most crucial moments of America's birth. It's where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and signed. It's also where George Washington was appointed Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. In this book, readers learn all about Independence Hall, its history, and come to appreciate its significance. Reader-friendly language is paired with colorful photographs and interesting fact boxes, which make the information pop.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is one of the most historically significant sites in the United States. The deadly Battle of Gettysburg, which took place over three days in July 1863, proved to be a major turning point in the Civil War. President Lincoln's solemn Gettysburg Address given at the site on November 19, 1863, hasecome one of the most memorable, oft-quoted speeches in our nation's history. In this educational book, readers learn all about Gettysburg and appreciate its importance. Fun fact boxes add interest to the approachable text and bright photographs bring the information to life.

The Alamo was a mission built in San Antonio, Texas, in the 18th century. In 1836, it became the battle site of Texan independence from Mexico! The legendary Davey Crockett lost his life at the Alamo. In this fascinating and educational book, readers learn all about this historic landmark. They'll discover why the history of the Alamo is culturally significant and why it continues to be relevant. Filled with fun facts, bright photographs, and main text conveyed in reader-friendly language, this book is a great resource for social studies students.