Architecture - Kids

Author: Donald GrantISBN-10: 185103398XISBN-13: 9781851033980Publisher: My First DiscoveriesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2012Pages: 38Format: SpiralWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 7.00h x 6.50w x 0.70d

"It so happens that the work which is likely to be our most durable monument, and to convey some knowledge of us to the most remote posterity, is a work of bare utility; not a shrine, not a fortress, but a bridge." So wrote...

Follow the construction of an immense pyramid, ordered by the Egyptian pharaoh for his burial tomb. Illustrations showing detailed aerial views allow us to marvel at the ancient construction site where thousands of workers are employed and huge stone blocks are carved and transported...

Travel through time and see how a prehistoric settlement grows first into a village, then a town, and finally a bustling city. Watch the landscape change as huts become houses, wooden fences become stone walls, castles and churches appear, bridges span rivers, homes crumble...

This series of visually rich instruction books for LEGO(R) creations is perfect for children ages 5 and up.Inside Volume 2 you'll find a range of creative models to put together--from dinosaurs to desert scenes, from boats and bridges to bustling city scenes, and much...

The first pop-up book on Milan, a 3D guide for children and adults. Milan revealed by the spectacular paper architecture of Dario Cestaro, in a pop-up book that recounts the city's history in simple texts and curious anecdotes. A fascinating journey through colorful pages...

Curious about constructions? Inside this book, you'll come face-to-face with 50 incredible structures, including: a fire-breathing octopus sculpture; the skateboard ramp you'd need to jump the Great Wall of China; a whole community of tree houses in Costa Rica; and a lifesize X-Wing Starfighter...

This title explores and explains how the Great Wall of China was built. The wall's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the wall was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book...

The Empire State Building in New York City is one of the world's most visited buildings. The tall office building was built in 1931, during a period known as the Great Depression. Find out more in Empire State Building, a title in the Structural...

With its glittering panels and sweeping curves, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, is one of the most stunning museums in the world. Created specifically to house modern art, the Guggenheim attracts more than one million visitors per year. Discover more about this incredible...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Maya Lin in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.Author: Sara SpillerISBN-10: 1534142703ISBN-13:...

This book introduces readers to the events of September 11 and the monument created to commemorate it. Readers learn about the history of the National September 11 Memorial and what it represents. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include...

Explores the history, location, many buildings, and art of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.Author: Clara BenningtonISBN-10: 1641288655ISBN-13: 9781641288651Publisher: Pogo/Jump!Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 7.60h x 9.10w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.9Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 504848 / Forbidden CityReview Citation(s):...

In Skyscrapers, early fluent readers will learn about the engineering that goes into building sky-high. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore the built world around them. An infographic illustrates how steel frames make skyscrapers safer, and...

Look up, up, up! How do skyscrapers get so tall? Skyscrapers are amazing feats of engineering that kids (and adults!) find fascinating. How do they get so high? How do they stay standing? Who is involved in designing and building these gravity-defying structures? In...

What does it take to make a strong bridge? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best bridge aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977112994ISBN-13: 9781977112996Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.10h x 11.10w...

From start to finish, Mann tracks the wonders of architecture, engineering, and construction that went into the creation of the tallest building in the world for the time. Fascinating profiles describe the individuals who dreamed of and built this architectural marvel. Archival photographs recreate...

Develop your STEAM skills as you design and build your very own amusement park! This book contains step-by-step projects that give you clear instructions on how to make every element a model amusement park needs, including a merry-go-round, ferris wheel, and roller coaster.Author: Anna...

Here are some of the most amazIng animal architects in the world. These animals have been building intricate structures since long before humans began constructing complex dwellings: - The log cabin bagworm larva builds a tiny log cabin out of twigs. - Snails make...

A charming tale of eight chairs, illustrated by Maira KalmanWhen a set of eight classic old No. 14 Thonet chairs are threatened with certain doom, their ingenuity saves the day. Together they discover a way to escape, and encounter a world of the most...

In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Parthenon while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about ancient Greece the cultural history behind this temple....

How IS a skyscraper built? Learn all about the construction methods of constructing a steel and glass building while ACTUALLY BUILDING A BUILDING (with paper). This easy to follow, step by step book/model kit will teach aspiring Architects, Engineers, Artists, and Builders the basic...

Little Genius . . . where curious kids can learn and laugh while being captivated by the world around them. A first architecture book for little geniuses! Architects are artists and scientists as well. They design the spaces where we shop, learn, visit, and...

Minoru Yamasaki described the feeling he sought to create in his buildings as "serenity, surprise, and delight." Here, Katie Yamasaki charts his life and work: his childhood in Seattle's Japanese immigrant community, paying his way through college working in Alaska's notorious salmon canneries, his...

Foldout keepsakes, each tucked inside an attractive slipcase, invite armchair travelers to visit -- or revisit -- a favorite site from afar. Remember your visit to the Louvre (or build up excitement for a trip to come) with a beautiful five-foot-long cut-paper memento featuring...

How does a city obtain water, gas, and electricity? Where do these services come from? How are they transported? The answer is infrastructure, or the inner, and sometimes invisible, workings of the city. Roads, railroads, bridges, telephone wires, and power lines are visible elements...

Architecture and design may be topics too advanced for kids but they're great boosts to knowledge. It's recommended to introduce a variety of subjects to children to give them a chance to figure out their interests. Maybe your kids are into architecture and design?...

This title is all about the powerful skyscraper, One World Trade Center, which is also known as the Freedom Tower. Readers will learn all about its construction, why it was constructed, the materials and security that went into building it, and it uses. This...

Get ready to blast back to the past and learn all about the Great Wall of China! When people think about the Great Wall of China, that massive structure is likely to come to mind. But why did they build the wall in the...

What style building do you live in? Is it a skyscraper, a Victorian home, or a modern building? In Architecture: Cool Women Who Design Structures, readers ages 9 to 12 examine the stories of women who are today designing the houses, schools, museums, and...

The second volume in Zebedee Helm's wonderfully irreverent series for young and old alike, Kit and Willy's Guide to Buildings examines iconic architecture around the world. Told from the perspective of Kit the Montana cowboy and his sausage dog, Willy, children are introduced to...

What does it take to make a boat float? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best boat aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977117775ISBN-13: 9781977117779Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.00h x 10.80w...

What does it take to make a boat float? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best boat aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977112978ISBN-13: 9781977112972Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.10h x 11.10w...

The scale of things means how one thing compares in size to another. In this book, appealing illustrations help kids understand scale by comparing famous buildings and structures by their height.Author: Joanna BrundleISBN-10: 0778776603ISBN-13: 9780778776604Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/15/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 9.00h x...

A fascinating and thorough account of the Egyptian process of mummification and efforts to safeguard places of burial against thieves.Author: Lila Perl YerkowISBN-10: 0395547962ISBN-13: 9780395547960Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/1990Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.90w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 7.9Point Value: 3Interest Level: Middle...

From the pyramids in Egypt to the Sydney Opera House, landmarks have been built all over the world. Find out what makes them so special.- Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar...

Architecture Coloring Book for KidsWhat's inside: Large 8.5" x 11" pages. Single-sided to prevent bleed-through, and so that pages can be removed and displayed without losing an image on the back. 26 Original designs. Why this book: This coloring book without overly-intricate designs is...

City Colouring Books for AdultsCityscape and Landscape Coloring BookBeautiful cityscapes from all over the world await the creative touch of color. This book contains over 25 images of famous cities and landmarks spread out over every corner of the globe. Each image is unique...

Author: Rg RgISBN-10: 0544892720ISBN-13: 9780544892729Publisher: RigbyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/17/2019Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.10h x 6.60w x 0.10d

In this book, readers learn about some of the people who use STEM and STEAM skills to make and build things, such as engineers and architects.Author: Alice BoyntonISBN-10: 1634408330ISBN-13: 9781634408332Publisher: Red Chair PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 7.60h x 7.80w x 0.20d

★★★★Perfectly suitable for boys and girls. The perfect gift for kids with uniquely crafted mazes And For Coloring as well. Fill hours of entertainment and help your child learn valuable skills along the way.★★★★Specifications: Beautiful Design with Mazes Activity BookHigh quality paper25 best mazes...

♥♥♥♥♥Before bringing a dog into your family it's important to understand the way to look out of it. you would like to supply for its needs, both physical and emotional. this suggests providing nutritious food, clean beverage, shelter, and therefore the opportunity to measure...

What's left of Machu Picchu stands as the most significant link to the marvelous Inca civilization of Peru. Now readers can explore these ruins in this compelling Where Is? title. Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu...

Step inside the house where FDR made history WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUTTHE LITTLE MISS HISTORY BOOK SERIES..."...Turning the pages is like visiting an interactive museum and taking a journey through each milestone. Little Miss History "travels" and so do we, enjoyably so...

This title gives readers a close-up look at how houses are built. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, infographics, and a "That's Amazing " special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of the building process.Author: Wendy Hinote LanierISBN-10: 1644930366ISBN-13: 9781644930366Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Readers construct and test their own houses to help the three little pigs survive a wolf attack. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and infographics, this book provides an engaging overview of the science and engineering of houses.Author: Sue GagliardiISBN-10: 1644930315ISBN-13: 9781644930311Publisher: Focus...

Develop your STEAM skills as you design and build your very own castle! This book contains step-by-step projects that give you clear instructions on how to make every element a model castle needs, including battlements, jousting grounds, and secret rooms, which are fun to...

Children will be utterly absorbed by this journey through the history of architecture, from the earliest mud huts to today's soaring towers. Chronologically arranged, this large-format book gives each iconic building its own double-page spread featuring an exquisite watercolor illustration and clearly written descriptions,...

What does it take to make a simple trap? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best trap aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977117783ISBN-13: 9781977117786Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.90h x 10.50w...

What does it take to make a tough tower? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best tower aroundAuthor: Marne VenturaISBN-10: 1977117767ISBN-13: 9781977117762Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.90h x 10.50w...