Children’s / Teenage general interest: Architecture, buildings and construction
Pelican Publishing Co Young Persons Guide to New Orleans Houses A
Book SynopsisLloyd Vogt, an award-winning New Orleans architect, offers young people a fascinating glimpse into the history of New Orleans architecture. Dividing his discussion into two parts--house types and house styles--he provides a basic yet comprehensive first course in New Orleans building design in a language designed for easy understanding. Also provided are labeled drawings for style identification, and a complete glossary.
£10.44
Tundra Books Building America
Book SynopsisNamed a 5th- 6th Grade Honor Book by the Austin Young Engineer’s Award 2003-2004From old favorites like Monticello, Falling Water, and the Chrysler Building, to lesser-known treasures like Bernard Maybeck’s First Church of Christ, Scientist (in Berkeley, California), the buildings that Janice Weaver presents tell the story of a nation and its people. Traveling through almost four hundred years of history - and to all four corners of the continental United States - Building America explores an architecture that is as diverse as the people who created it. Complete with timeline, glossary, and index, this fine introduction to architecture is splendidly illustrated by Bonnie Shemie’s detailed paintings.
£16.16
Tundra Books The Man Who Made Parks The Story of Parkbuilder
Book SynopsisThe story of Olmsted who designed some of North America’s most famous public spacesWhen the great cities of North America were being built, little thought was given to the idea of creating “green spaces.” But these oases from the dirt, gravel, and noise of the crowded city streets were exactly what were needed. One of the few people to recognize this fact was Frederick Law Olmsted, North America’s first landscape architect.Combining his love of nature with his admiration for the structured beauty found in the great public parks of London and Paris, Olmsted turned neglected, swampy acres on the edge of New York City into one of the most acclaimed parks in the world: Central Park. But Olmsted’s success was not earned overnight. He spent many years wandering from job to job, searching for the perfect career. And when he finally discovered his passion, few people were confident in his abilities. But Olmsted fought for the preservation of areas
£9.86
Scholastic US Frida el Misterio del Anillo del Pavo Real y Yo
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£8.82
National Geographic Kids Animal Architects National Geographic Kids
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£14.90
DK Stephen Biestys Incredible Cross Sections of
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£17.99
Capstone Press Yasmin the Builder
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£9.20
Capstone Press Yasmin the Painter
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£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Little Frida: A Story of Frida Kahlo
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. More-igami
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Moving the Millers' Minnie Moore Mine Mansion: A
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£16.99
Gingko Press Kit and Willy's Guide to Buildings
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£16.10
Roaring Brook Press Fallingwater: The Building of Frank Lloyd
Book SynopsisIn Bear Run, Pennsylvania, a home unlike any other perches atop a waterfall. The water''s tune plays differently in each of its sunlight-dappled rooms; the structure itself blends effortlessly into the rock and forest behind it. This is Fallingwater, a masterpiece equally informed by meticulous research and unbounded imagination, designed by the lauded American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This book guides young readers through Wright''s process designing Fallingwater, from his initial inspirations to the home''s breathtaking culmination. It is a exploration of a man, of dreams, and of the creative process; a celebration of potential. Graceful prose and rich, dynamic illustrations breathe life into the story of Frank and Fallingwater, a man and home utterly unlike any other.A Bulletin of the Center for Children''s Books 2017 Blue Ribbon BookA National Council for the Social Studies Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
£18.69
Nomad Press Architecture: Cool Women Who Design Structures
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£19.31
Nomad Press Architecture: Cool Women Who Design Structures
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£11.90
Nomad Press Skyscrapers
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£19.31
Nomad Press Skyscrapers!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids
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£14.21
Creative Paperbacks Frank Lloyd Wright
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£15.99
Astra Publishing House Prairie Boy: Frank Lloyd Wright Turns the
Book SynopsisFrank Lloyd Wright, a young boy from the prairie, becomes America's first world-famous architect in this engaging and inspirational nonfiction picture book introducing organic architecture -a style he created based on the relationship between buildings and the natural world - and transformed the American home. Frank Lloyd Wright loved the Wisconsin prairie where he was born, with its wide-open sky and waves of tall grass. As his family moved across the United States, young Frank found his own home in shapes: rectangles, triangles, half-moons, and circles. When he returned to his beloved prairie, Frank pursued a career in architecture. But he didn't think the Victorian-era homes found there fit the prairie landscape. Using his knowledge and love of shapes, Frank created houses more organic to the land. He redesigned the American home inside and out, developing a truly unique architecture style that celebrated the country's landscape and lifestyle. Author Barb Rosenstock and artist Christopher Silas Neal explore the early life and creative genius of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, highlighting his passion, imagination, and ingenuity.Trade Review"An obsession with shapes serves as a leitmotif as Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) grows to be a master architect... Neal's stylized illustrations are geometrically anchored, with crisp lines and shapes that occasionally echo Wright's signature patterning, and the earnest, informative narrative centers the subject's relatable interests. Substantial supplemental materials include an author's note, sources, and multiple photos of his work." -- Publishers Weekly
£16.14
Sasquatch Books Galloping Gertie: The True Story of the Tacoma
Book SynopsisThis compelling nonfiction picture book captures the story of the infamous collapse of the first Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington State.The story of Galloping Gertie, the first Tacoma Narrows Bridge, is captured through the eyes of a young boy who not only watches the bridge being built, but also witnesses its spectacular collapse not long after the bridge is opened. Author Amanda Abler tells the bridge's dramatic story in a factual and engaging way that makes the science behind the collapse approachable to young readers. In addition to the narrative, the book concludes with a deeper look into why the bridge collapsed and how engineers continue to learn from this infamous engineering failure.Trade Review"Depicting both the linearity of suspension cables and the chaos of fracturing supports, aided by well-integrated onomatopoeia, the art captures the crucial moments of swaying and breaking with remarkable accuracy and pathos."--Kirkus Review"Pictures illustrating the science behind the collapse are sure to fascinate budding engineers."--Seattle's Child
£16.14
Amicus Ink Cranes
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£7.99
Amicus Ink Diggers
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£7.99
Amicus Ink Loaders
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£7.99
Capstone Editions of Coughlan Companies So You Want To Build A Library
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£17.09
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Kids Cities - Then & Now 1
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£18.04
Batsford Ltd The Big Letter Hunt: London: An architectural A
Book SynopsisThe Big Letter Hunt: London is an alphabet picture book that takes its readers – young and old – on a tour of England's capital to find giant letters hidden amongst the buildings and city streets. The architectural treasure hunt winds its way past London's landmark buildings such as the Victoria & Albert Museum and the British Museum, as well as architectural gems such as the Barbican and the modernist Brunswick Centre. The letters also appear in the skyscrapers of the City of London, on tube stations and in the detailing of windows and facades. Printed in a colourful and bold graphic style and accompanied by quirky facts about the buildings and their design, this book is perfect for all architecture and design fans. There is a map to follow the hunt around the city, and the jacket folds out into a A–Z poster to hang on the wall. Some letters are easy to spot; others need a closer look. The Big Letter Hunt: London is a book for both children and adults who like architecture, typography and London.
£12.66
Nomad Press Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of
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£15.05
Penguin USA Parks for the People: How Frederick Law Olmsted
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£16.19
Vegueta Ediciones Ildefonso Cerdà: La Ciudad del Futuro
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£21.14
