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8) Castle
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Language
English
Description
In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity.
10) Built to last
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Physical Desc
272 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created.
11) Machu Picchu
Author
Language
English
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Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Machu Picchu. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
Author
Physical Desc
1 v. (unp.) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents a guide to such structures as skyscrapers, stone barns, limestone tombs, and grand castles, discussing how they were built, what they are used for, and profiles of the people who work and live within their walls.
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Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"A collection of concrete poetry, illustrations, and photographs that shows how young children's constructions, created as they play, are reflected in notable works of architecture from around the world. Includes biographies of the architects, quotations, and sources"--Provided by publisher.
14) Pueblos
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Language
English
Formats
Description
"Informative, engaging text and vivid photos introduce readers to pueblos"--
15) Machu Picchu
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Series
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
Español
17) Famous buildings
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Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Introduction to architecture and famous buildings around the world using simple text, illustrations, and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--
Author
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 x 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"From a lowly mixture of stone, sand, water, and cement have sprung sidewalks, streets, and skyscrapers, . . . lighthouses and . . . palaces, long bridges and massive dams. In ancient building practices, in modern engineering, and in the architecture of the future, humble concrete plays a mighty role in the creation of the human-made world. With facts and . . . running narrative in the form of repartee-filled speech bubbles, [this book] is . . . informative...
Author
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 33 cm
Language
English
Description
The world's most beautiful buildings are described from a bird's eye view by Speck Lee Tailfeather, a pigeon who is also an aficionado of Architecture.
Pigeon, Speck Lee Tailfeather, takes the reader on a journey, touring the world's most iconic architecture, including the Sydney Opera House, Tower Bridge, and Agbar Tower.
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Series
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book explores the science of architecture since ancient times, and examines the life cycle of a building, from design to demolition. It looks at the challenges faced by todays architects, including how to build in areas prone to natural disaster, and how to build sustainably, so that our structures don't end up damaging the planet.
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