From the first ballpark converted from an ice rink in 1862 to the space-aged Houston Astrodome to the league's newest state-of-the-art stadiums, this book tells the history of baseball through its ballparks. As America changed so did its ballparks, and their various architectural forms helped shape the game we know today.

5) Seven wonders of the ancient world

Author

Curlee, Lynn

Pub. Date

[2002]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1

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Profiles the Seven Wonders of the World, presenting painted illustrations and descriptions of their purposes, construction, and appearance, based on the findings of archaeologists.

6) The Brooklyn Bridge

Author

Curlee, Lynn

Pub. Date

2001

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1

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Describes the planning, construction, and history of the Brooklyn Bridge, celebrated as one of the greatest landmarks and grandest sights of New York City.

7) Skyscraper

Author

Curlee, Lynn

Pub. Date

[2007]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 2

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Examines the history of the design of tall buildings.

8) Rushmore

Author

Curlee, Lynn

Pub. Date

[1999]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1

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Describes how this patriotic shrine and tourist attraction was conceived, designed, and created by the dedicated artist Gutzon Borglum.

9) Mythological creatures: a classical bestiary : tales of strange beings, fabulous creatures, fearsome beasts, & hideous monsters from Ancient Greek mythology

Author

Curlee, Lynn

Pub. Date

[2008]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1

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An illustrated guide to the beasts often found in ancient myths that describes each creature's origins and what role it has played in world mythology.