From Mud Huts to Skyscrapers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783791371139)

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, facts, and features. These vibrantly detailed pages are filled with people, animals, and other objects that help bring the buildings to life. A detailed appendix includes a timeline, a world map that points out where each building can be found, and an extensive glossary. Children will enjoy poring over this book--and will come away with a fundamental understanding of not only the most common architectural terms, but also of how the built world has evolved marvelously over time.

Author: Christine Paxmann
ISBN-10: 3791371134
ISBN-13: 9783791371139
Publisher: Prestel Junior
Language: English
Published: 09/25/2012
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 12.60h x 9.60w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Entertainment Weekly 12/14/2012 pg. 76
Booklist 01/01/2013 pg. 82
School Library Journal 05/01/2013 pg. 136
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 177 - Recommended, Satisfactory