Monster trucks are big, noisy machines. They're so tall that their drivers have to climb to get into them They can drive over cars, tow lots of heavy things, and more.

Did you know that the word Alamo means cottonwood in Spanish? Or that the first hospital in Texas was inside the Alamo? Go back in time to understand why hundreds of men lost their lives defending or overtaking this historic site, and why it is still viewed as a symbol of American freedom and bravery.

What animal has sharp teeth, gills and fins, and a great sense of hearing? Sharks!

But do you know how sharks find food? Or why sharks swim with their mouths open? Read this book to find out!

Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books(TM) collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books(TM) bring nonfiction topics to life!

It races through mud. It glides through the air. This monster truck is on the move What makes monster trucks different from other trucks? And what kinds of cool tricks can these trucks do? Read this book to find out Learn all about mighty machines in the Vroom-Vroom series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books(TM) collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books(TM) bring nonfiction topics to life

The Lincoln Memorial looks like a Greek temple with thirty-six columns. Do you know why there are thirty-six of them? Or which of Lincoln's speeches are carved into the walls of the memorial? Discover the answers to these questions and more in The Lincoln Memorial.

The Washington Monument is a beautiful marble memorial that honors America's first president. But, did you know that the monument was supposed to be built on top of a domed building? Or that it's made out of two different colors of marble? Find out more about this masterpiece of construction in The Washington Monument.

Dentists help keep your smile healthy. When you have a toothache or a cavity, the dentist is the person to go to. They clean and fix your teeth and show you what you can do to keep your teeth clean at home.

Do you know how long it took to build the Washington Monument? It took 36 years! Visitors have loved to look out from the top of this tall building ever since it was finished. But who planned the Washington Monument? And what troubles did workers building it face? Read this book to find out.

Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books(TM) collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books(TM) bring nonfiction topics to life.

How big is the statue of President Abraham Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial? It's 19 feet (6 meters) high. That's taller than three adults standing on one another's shoulders Whose idea was the Lincoln Memorial? And how did workers build the amazing statue? Read this book to find out. Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books(TM) collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books(TM) bring nonfiction topics to life.