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4) Castle
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English
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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.
6) Machu Picchu
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24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 x 29 cm.
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Español
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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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32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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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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87 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 30 cm
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English
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Explore the world of architecture as you've never seen it before, from tiny shacks to vast palaces - and everything in between! This atlas of architectural wonders eschews the classic children's book fare of the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal, and instead takes a broader view of what constitutes amazing architecture. Buildings include: the Jameh mosque of Isfahan in Iran, Native American plank houses in New Mexico, Stave Churches in Norway, The Djinguereber...
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