Historical Landmarks
Note: The library is open on Tuesday & Thursday evenings for SMARTS
KEYWORDS/SUBJECT HEADING TO USE:
Name of landmark, country that landmark is found in, etc., architecture books, historical time period
A SAMPLE OF BOOKS AVAILABLE
Use the Leilehua High School OPAC - Book Catalog.
REFERENCE BOOKS
R 720 Bro Brown, David. How things we built. NY: Random House, 1992.
R 720.9 Gre Great Architecture of the world. NY:Random House, 1975.
R 720.9 K Kostof, Spiro. A history of architecture. NY:Oxford U., 1985.
R 722.7 W Ward-Perkins, John. Roman architecture. NY:HN Abrams, 1974.
R 909 T Thorndike, Joseph. The magnificent builders and their dream houses. NY: American Heritage Pub. Co., 1978.
NON-FICTION (look under individual landmarks as well)
353.00863 A Albright, Horace. National Park Service. NV:KC Publications,1987.
355.7 B Brice, Martin. Forts and Fortresses. NY:Facts on File, c1990.
509 S Silverberg, Robert. Wonders of ancient Chinese science. NY:Hawthorn Books, 1969.
509.32 W Woods, Geraldine. Science in ancient Egypt. NY:F. Watts, 1988.
509.37 H. Harris, Jacquline. Science in ancient Rome. NY:F. Watts, 1988.
509.38 G Gay, Kathlyn. Science in ancient Greece. NY:F. Watts, 1988.
620.9 B Builders of the ancient world. Washington, DC:The Society, 1986.
709 S Silverberg, Robert. The seven wonders of the ancient world. NY:Crowell-Collier Press, 1970.
709.38 W Woodford, Susan. The art of Greece and Rome. NY:Cambridge University Press, 1982.
711.4 M Macaulay, David. City:a story of Roman planning and construction. Boston: Hughton Mifflin, 1974.
720 P Paine, Roberta. Looking at architecture. NY:Lothrop, Lee, Shepard, 1974.
720.1 S Stevens, Garry. The reasoning architect. NY:McGraw-Hill, 1990.
720.9 A Architecture of the western world. NY:Rizzoli, 1980.
720.9 B Bagnal, Philip. The illustrated atlas of the world'd great buildings. NY:Galahad Books, 1980.
720.9 C Ceserani, Gian. Grand constructions. NY:Putnam, 1983.
720.9 F Fletcher, Banister. A history of architecture on the comparative method. NY:Scribner, 1961.
720.9 G Gloag, John. The architectural interpretation of history. NY:St. Martin's Press, 1975.
720.9 Gui. Guide to the world's greatest buildings. SF:Fog City Press, 2000.
720.9 H. Hamlin, Talbot. Architecture through the ages. NY:GP Putnam, 1953.
720.9 Kin King, Mary. A history of western architecture. NY:Walck, 1967.
720.9 M Mansbridge. John. Graphic history of architecture. NY:Viking Press, 1967.
720.9 S Speiser, Werner. Oriental architecture in color. NY:Viking Press, 1965.
930 M Mysteries of the past. NY:American Heritage Pub. Co., 1977.
930.1 Bar Barnes, Trevor. Archaeology. Boston:Kingfisher, 2004.
930.1 W The world's last mysteries. NY:Reader's Digest Assn, 1976.
931 C Cotterell, Arthur. The first emperor of China. NY:Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1981.
932 B Bunson, Margaret. The encyclopedia of ancient Egypt. NY:Facts on File, 1991.
932 Str Strouhal, Eugen. Life of the ancient Egyptians. OK:University of Oklahoma Press, 1992.
980.3 B Burland, Cottie. Peru under the Incas. NY:Putnam, 1967.
LIBRARY ELECTRONIC SOURCES
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) - find our book collection here! (Note: book catalog can only be accessed at school)
EBSCO Online - Great place for current event articles
World Book Online- Start here to get basic information
Opposing Viewpoints - Find out the pro and cons of current issues
Biography Resource Center- Information about famous people, past and present, including personal facts, occupation, nationality, etc.
Encyclopedia Britannica - Another source to get basic information
Culturegrams- Information about the customs, festivals and geographical information about countries
Issues- current hot topics available here!
World at War- All the details of war, past and present
World History - Ancient and Medieval Times - Find all you need for your projects!
World History - Modern Era - Up to date information on historical events!
INTERNET WEBSITES FOR GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Internet Public Library http://www.ipl.org/
Internet Public Library provides information on popular teen topics.
2. General Encyclopedia http://www.encyclopedia.com
An encyclopedia which provides easy and simple information. Good place
to start if you just need the basics.
3. University of Hawaii http://www.hawaii.edu/library/
University of Hawaii Library system - find out what they have at any of the campus
libraries
4. Hawaii State Public Library System http://www.librarieshawaii.org/catalog/index.html
Use your public library card to reserve and send the needed material to Wahiawa library!
5. Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/leisureactivities/librariesla.asp
Access the site to find resources on base
HISTORICAL LANDMARKS WEBSITES
Here are a few sites to begin your search. If you use Wikipedia, make sure to verify the information.
Acropolis
http://www.athensguide.com/acropolis.html
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/404
Arizona Memorial
http://www.nps.gov/valr/index.htm
http://www.arizonamemorial.org/locations/arizona-memorial-location.html
http://gohawaii.about.com/cs/pearlharbor/a/pearl_harbor.htm
Chichen Itza Pyramid
http://www.new7wonders.com/classic/en/n7w/results/
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/483
Clock Tower, Palace of Westminster
http://www.parliament.uk/about/history/building.cfm
http://www.allwondersoftheworld.com/seven-forgotten-modern-wonders/big-ben.html
Colosseum
http://www.new7wonders.com/classic/en/n7w/results/
http://www.allwondersoftheworld.com/seven-medieval-wonders/the-collosseum.html
Easter Island
http://www.sacredsites.com/americas/chile/easter_island.html
http://www.mysteriousplaces.com/Easter_Island/
Eiffel Tower
http://www.sevenwondersworld.com/
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Eiffel_Tower.html
Empire State Building
http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/default.cfm
http://www.sevenwondersworld.com/
http://www.allwondersoftheworld.com/seven-modern-wonders/empire-state-building.html
Forbidden City
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/forbidden.htm
http://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/attraction/forbidden-city.htm
http://chineseculture.about.com/library/weekly/aa121297.htm
Gateway Arch
http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/default.cfm
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Gateway_Arch.html
Golden Gate Bridge
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Golden_Gate_Bridge.html
http://www.allwondersoftheworld.com/seven-modern-wonders/golden-gate-bridge.html
Golden Pavillion (Kinkakuji)
http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/travel/golden_pavilion.html
http://www.orientalarchitecture.com/japan/kyoto/kinkakuji.php
http://www.howstuffworks.com/golden-pavilion-landmark.htm
Great Wall of China
http://www.new7wonders.com/classic/en/n7w/results/http://www.sevenwondersworld.com/
http://www.allwondersoftheworld.com/seven-medieval-wonders/great-wall-of-china.html
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
http://www.sevenwondersworld.com/
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/hanginggardens1.htm
http://www.allwondersoftheworld.com/seven-ancient-wonders/hanging-gardens.html
Himeji Castle
http://www.himeji-castle.gr.jp/index/English/
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3501.html
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/regional/hyogo/himejijo.html
Hoover Dam
http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/default.cfm
http://www.allwondersoftheworld.com/seven-forgotten-modern-wonders/hoover-dam.html
Iolani Palace
http://www.iolanipalace.org/
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/oahu/sites_to_see/iolani_pallace.htm
Jefferson Memorial
http://www.nps.gov/thje/
http://www.tourofdc.org/monuments/jefferson-memorial/
Kamehameha Statue
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/oahu/sites_to_see/king_kamehameha_statue.htm
http://www.aloha-hawaii.com/tours/kamehameha+statue/
Leaning Tower of Pisa
http://www.sevenwondersworld.com/
http://www.allwondersoftheworld.com/seven-medieval-wonders/leaning-tower-of-pisa.html
Lincoln Memorial
http://www.nps.gov/linc
http://www.tourofdc.org/monuments/lincoln-memorial/
London Bridge
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0830211.html
http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/TBE/EN/
http://www.golakehavasu.com/history-of-london-bridge.html
Macchu Picchu
http://www.new7wonders.com/classic/en/n7w/results/
http://www.sacredsites.com/americas/peru/machu_picchu.html
Mt. Rushmore
http://www.allwondersoftheworld.com/seven-forgotten-modern-wonders/mount_rushmore.html
http://www.nps.gov/moru/
Pyramids
http://www.sevenwondersworld.com/
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/pyramids1.htm
http://www.allwondersoftheworld.com/seven-ancient-wonders/giza-pyramids.html
Sears Tower
http://www.searstower.org/home.html
http://architecture.about.com/od/skyscrapers/ig/World-s-Tallest-Buildings/Sears-Tower-.htm
Shofukuji Temple
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4804.html
http://www.mytravelguide.com/attractions/profile-79424705-Japan_Fukuoka_Shofukuji_Temple.html
Sphinx
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/sphinx1.htm
http://www.guardians.net/egypt/sphinx/
St. Peter's Basilica
http://www.saintpetersbasilica.org/ http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/St_Peters_of_Rome.html
Statue of Liberty
http://www.sevenwondersworld.com/
http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/default.cfm
http://www.allwondersoftheworld.com/forgotten-wonders/liberty-statue.html
Stonehenge
http://www.allwondersoftheworld.com/seven-medieval-wonders/stonehenge.html
http://www.sacredsites.com/europe/england/stonehenge.html
Taj Mahal
http://www.new7wonders.com/classic/en/n7w/results/
http://www.sevenwondersworld.com/
Temple of the Inscriptions
http://www.sacredsites.com/americas/mexico/palenque.html
http://www.ancientsites.com/aw/Article/442246
Washington Monument
http://www.tourofdc.org/monuments/washington-monument/
http://www.nps.gov/wamo/
BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATIONS - Look in your agenda, see Librarian for sample sheets or click on Bibliography Format