The World Is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781481446693)

A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2017
Parents' Choice Recommended

Get to know Zaha Hadid in this nonfiction picture book about the famed architect's life and her triumph over adversity from celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter.

Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and dreamed of designing her own cities. After studying architecture in London, she opened her own studio and started designing buildings. But as a Muslim woman, Hadid faced many obstacles. Determined to succeed, she worked hard for many years, and achieved her goals--and now you can see the buildings Hadid has designed all over the world.

Author: Jeanette Winter
ISBN-10: 148144669X
ISBN-13: 9781481446693
Publisher: Beach Lane Books
Language: English
Published: 08/22/2017
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.20h x 9.30w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 191795 / World Is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2017 pg. 157
School Library Journal 07/01/2017
Booklist 07/01/2017 pg. 66
Publishers Weekly 07/03/2017
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2017
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2017 pg. 120
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Superior,Well Above Average