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Nancy Pelosi
\"Washington, D.C., was a place of excitement on January 4, 2007. Inside the Capitol Building, members of Congress, the media, and spectators crowded the House of Representatives chambers. Everyone wanted to be at this historical event. Today, Nancy Pelosi (peh-LOH-see) would serve her first day as Speaker of the House. She would be the first woman, first Italian-American, and first Californian to ever hold this powerful government position.\" (Nancy Pelosi) Read more about Nancy Pelosi's life and her career in politics.
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The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is the longest structure made by man. This stone dragon, which it is often called, is more than just one wall. Many different segments make up about 13,000 miles of defenses. These fortresses were built by many different groups of people over 2,000 years, using rammed earth, quarried stone, and kiln-fired bricks. The most recent wall, built during the Ming dynasty, has many interesting architectural features, including guard towers, elaborate fortress passes, and protective barriers. This wall is truly one of the great engineering wonders of the world.
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The Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa soars into the sky at an impressive 2,722 feet. When constructed, this architectural masterpiece exceeded the height of other buildings by 1,052 feet. And because of the records this building set, it is now known that buildings can continue to rise higher and higher into the clouds. The architect and structural engineer for the Burj Khalifa used advanced engineering principles to design, test, and construct this mammoth structure. Specialty tools, fearless workers, and skilled professionals all worked to overcome construction challenges. What exactly does it take to construct the tallest building in the world?
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The animals of South America
Each continent in the world is home to its very own animal kingdom. Learn about the animals of South America, and the lands they live in, with extensive pictures to amaze and educate young readers.
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