Children’s / Teenage general interest: Architecture, buildings and construction
North Star Editions Engineering for Disaster: Engineering for
Book SynopsisThis title explores the advances engineers have made to better prepare for avalanches and landslides and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Trade Review"This series offers solid definitions and explanations that will nicely complement elementary STEM collections."—Booklist
£27.19
North Star Editions Engineering for Disaster: Engineering for
Book SynopsisThis title explores the advances engineers have made to better prepare for earthquakes and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Trade Review"This series offers solid definitions and explanations that will nicely complement elementary STEM collections."—Booklist
£25.59
HarperCollins Focus My First Construction Site: Grab Your Toolbox and
Book SynopsisIntroduce your little one to the joys of construction in this interactive activity book full of building fun! Use the cardboard cut outs to make a blueprint or fill your toolbox with a hammer, shovel, hard hat, and more!My First Construction Site is the perfect start for boys and girls to learn about construction. Assemble your toolbox, set up safety cones, use your bulldozer to push gravel and dirt, and lift beams and building materials with your crane. Learn all about big trucks and machines, including dump trucks, cement mixers, excavators, and more. This uniquely designed sturdy activity book will encourage creativity and hours of fun as kids discover everything on the construction site.This interactive book features: Lift-the-flap peekaboo panels and removable cardboard cut-outs that pop up, including a hammer, screwdriver, shovel, safety vest and glasses, and more Sturdy board book style format My First Construction Site: Is perfect for architects and builders who want to introduce their child to the fun world of construction A fun game and activity for children and adults alike Encourages kids to learn more about the world around them Promotes fine motor skills and cognitive development Inspires imagination and creativity Makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays, or architecture enthusiast Don’t miss out on the other activity books in the series: My First Campout, My First Golf Bag, and more!
£17.09
Pajama Press I Love My City
Book SynopsisThe Big Book of Civil Engineering for Curious Kids 56 pages packed with information about How cities developed around the world The people who make cities their home Architecture and culture How urban planners organize a city and its services The role of City Hall Systems for water, waste, and energy And innovations for an eco-friendly urban future In the spirit of David Macaulay’s The Way Things Work, I Love My City is a treasure trove of information for middle-grade readers who want to know the how and why of cities. Why did cities start appearing in the first place, or become what we know today? How do urban planners know where to place fire stations, schools, and parks? What’s a water tower, and how does it fill the pipes of thousands of people? How about roads and highways, communications and energy, water treatment and waste? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this richly illustrated, global guide to everything urban. Today, 55% of the global population is urban, and that number is only growing. In I Love My City, readers explore the history, geography, demography, technology, infrastructure, and government of cities, with fascinating facts about specific urban centres around the world. A particular focus on ecology, green energy, and environmental planning moves readers forward to consider what sustainable development might look like in the future as well. This nonfiction STEM title, ideal for civics and social studies units, includes a table of contents, a glossary, and a list of resources for further research. Written by children’s author France Desmarais and municipal administrator Richard Adam, with lively full-color illustrations from Yves Dumont, I Love My City is a captivating resource for the library, classroom, or home.Trade ReviewPraise for I Love My City Fall 2023 CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens Selection 49th Shelf “Most Anticipated: Our Spring 2023 Books for Young Readers Preview” Feature 2023 The Children’s Book Council “March: Hot Off the Press” Feature “This comprehensive and invitingly designed book beckons readers to explore the phenomenon of the modern city in a wide range of societies throughout the world….detailed digital illustrations bring the topics to life, moving seamlessly between colorful spreads….An excellent addition to nonfiction collections.”—School Library Journal “This engaging tome introduces middle-grade readers to various aspects of cities….The book takes a global view, citing examples from all over the world and from different times in history….This visual treat will be useful for research projects and should also catch the attention of browsers.”—Booklist “Almost 70% of us will live in a city by 2050, so our urban past, present, and future are topics of interest. Good questions are posed in this book translated from French, beginning with where and when cities were first constructed…”—Kirkus Reviews “I Love My City will prompt deeper learning by encouraging kids to think globally, explore on foot, and participate actively in shaping their city.”—Quill & Quire “[A] hands down winner…. Get your hands on this edition of I Love My City now. Your “curious kids” will thank you. Highly Recommended”—CM Magazine “To inspire a conversation with young readers about the role cities can play in curbing climate change, the authors focus on sustainability, renewable energy, and improved waste management. Yves Dumont’s Busytown-esque illustrations help visual learners get the picture….city-curious kids will learn a lot.”—Montreal Review of Books “A fun and interesting resource for budding engineers and users of cities anywhere.”—The International Educator “This book is a fantastic resource for readers who want to learn more about what is involved in developing a city.”—YA Books Central “I Love My City…contains anything you ever wanted to know about cities and how they operate…. It’s comprehensive and general so that readers in any part of the world can gain more understanding about the places where large segments of the population live and work…. Yves Dumont’s illustrations add colour and interest…”—Storytime with Stephanie “I Love My City will be a useful teaching tool and readable book of non-fiction for young readers every day of the year.”—CanLit for LittleCanadians “The design is inviting, the information reliable and relevant, the organization top-notch, and the timeline for the life of cities quite a remarkable history…. This will be very useful in classrooms studying urban planning and how cities work, and in all nonfiction collections.”—Sal’s Fiction Addiction “I loved the illustrations, which included real places around the world and people from all ages and races. I Love My City is a fascinating book about cities.”—Jill’s Book Blog
£10.44
BookLife Publishing Homes
Book SynopsisLearn about the different homes people live in around the world. Learn what a home is and what homes are made of. Look at homes in the countryside as well as in towns, cities and other places. Learn about unusual homes such as lighthouses and igloos, as well as huts, caves and tents. A map at the end shows all the countries discussed, from Brazil to the UK.
£11.69
BookLife Publishing Castles
Book SynopsisDive into a new subject with the Know It All series. Each book focuses on a new topic and is packed with fascinating facts and stunning images. There is a lot to know, and this is the perfect place to start.
£12.59
Owl & Dog Playbooks Richard Rogers Talking Buildings
Book SynopsisAb Rogers is Richard's son. He and his team at Ab Rogers Design have worked in the fields of experiential design, culture, retail, hospitality and residencies for over 30 years. Ab is a passionate advocate for the power of design to influence behaviour and elevate experience. He has designed many exhibitions of his father's work, including the retrospective Inside Out' at the Royal Academy, Richard Rogers: Ten Projects 1967-2020' at Château La Coste, and Richard Rogers: Talking Buildings' at the Sir John Soane Museum.
£9.50
New Frontier Publishing Let's Go! On a Digger
Book SynopsisThree friends do some tricky construction work using a digger!
£6.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Future Interior Designers Handbook
Book SynopsisThe only book on the market introducing the role, techniques, and skills of an interior designer!
£14.39
Tourbillon Ultimate Spotlight Home Construction
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£12.59
Getty Trust Publications If... - 25th Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisTake a fantastical journey through an inspiring world where anything can happen: leaves turn into fish, cats fly with wings, humans have tails, frogs eat rainbows, and dreams become visible. First published in 1995, Sarah Perry’s delightful picture book of “surreal possibilities” was the Getty’s first children’s title. Twenty-five years later it remains a visual feast that children of all ages enjoy. Reissued to celebrate a remarkable book’s 25th anniversary, this enhanced edition includes new illustrations and a reader’s guide to the secrets of If… and is sure to appeal to a brand-new generation. Recommended for ages three and up. Praise for the first edition of If…: “Imagination is the name of the game, and Perry plays with it with distinction. Eye-catching, mind-bending illustrations.”—Booklist “Strange but fun.”—New York Times Book Review “The artwork is arresting.” —Publishers Weekly “Magical watercolors.”—Salt Lake Tribune “An extraordinary book that launches the imagination of all those who pass through the pages.”—The Bloomsbury Review “Sparkling watercolor illustrations and verbal flights of fancy.”—Los Angeles Times “This is interactive art at its most fulfilling.”—Los Angeles View “If you are looking for a little inspiration, a different way of seeing the world, or a chance to let your imagination run wild, this beautifully produced book should do the trick.”—Rumpus Review “If is designed to stimulate creativity through 20 magical watercolors.”—The Disney Channel MagazineTrade Review"An extraordinary book that launches the imagination of all those who pass through the pages." -- "The Bloomsbury Review" "If is designed to stimulate creativity through 20 magical watercolors." -- "The Disney Channel Magazine" "If you are looking for a little inspiration, a different way of seeing the world, or a chance to let your imagination run wild, this beautifully produced book should do the trick.: -- "Rumpus Review" "Magical Watercolors." -- "Salt Lake Tribune" "Sparkling watercolor illustrations and verbal flights of fancy." -- "Los Angeles Times" "Strange but fun." -- "New York Times Book Review" "The artwork is arresting." -- "Publishers Weekly" "This is interactive art at its most fulfilling." -- "Los Angeles View"
£14.99
Galison Andy Warhol So Many Stars Board Book
Book SynopsisRevised edition with 4 additional, never before seen pages!
£10.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd ArchiTek
Book SynopsisA kid-friendly introduction to building an infinite variety of fantastical structures.Trade Reviewnbsp;Kids love to build and ArchiTek will keep the—and their adults—constructing creative buildings and other objects for hours. Kids can create the twenty models in either color or black-and-white (which can be colored with permanent markers, if so desired). Each notched piece inter-locks with ease (no glue or other adhesive needed). Between the included model instructions and a child’s imagination, ArchiTek contains unlimited possibilities. Kids who like to build with Legos,® Magnetic Kits, or even good old-fashioned Lincoln Logs;® find construction fascinating; or wonder how things are made, will love ArchiTek. -- Kidslit Reviewsnbsp;Any kid, who loves to build, create, and use their skills as well as their imagination, is going to enjoy this clever book immensely. At around 4-5 inches by 4-5 inches this is a small, square, sturdy, and thick book...but it is by no means a board book for young readers. This is a construction set within a book, offering not hours of reading but tons of building fun. The idea behind the book is to give children a chance to discover the small architect inside of them. Each page holds one or more construction pieces (95 in all), which can be slid into each other according to desire or design. The pieces are sturdy and will hold up to being used time and again. There's also an instruction booklet in the first pages, which gives an illustration of various 'buildings' which can be built and directions on how to construct them. They are easy to understand and follow. -- Bookworm for Kids
£19.54
Hodder & Stoughton How to Buy a House
Book Synopsis FULLY UPDATEDBuying a house should be one of the most rewarding things you can do, but it''s also one of biggest financial commitments you''ll ever make so not surprisingly it can be very stressful.In How to Buy a House, professional homefinders Phil and Kirstie from Location Location Location balance the odds, helping you to find and buy your new home with confidence and success, whether you''re getting a foot on the ladder or upsizing.From city flats to country retreats, Kirstie and Phil take you through the buying process, highlighting pitfalls and offering practical tips that could save you time, money and heartache, in this essential companion.
£16.14
Algar Editorial de Que Color Es Un Beso?
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£25.05
Rockridge Press Awesome Architecture Activities for Kids: 25
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£14.24
Ragged Bears Littlest Book of Castles Littlest Books
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£5.78
Penguin Putnam Inc Where Is Chichen Itza
Book SynopsisDiscover more about the amazing Maya by visiting the city of Chichen Itza.Although it''s known more as an important tourist attraction today, the city of Chichen Itza was a powerful religious, political, scientific, and artistic center of the Maya people. Readers will learn about how Chichen Itza began and what happened to cause the downfall of a great society. The book also provides details about the culture of the Maya of Chichen Itza and the stunning architecture they built like the El Castillo pyramid, the Temple of the Warriors, and the massive ball court that was used for games and rituals.
£15.99
HarperCollins Publishers Strange Bridges Band 06Orange Collins Big Cat
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Find out all about the different unusual bridges around the world, from see-through bridges to ones that look like dragons, in this photographic non-fiction book by Isabel Thomas.Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ eigh /ee/ e-e, ey, e, y /oo/ u /igh/ y /c/ ch /j/ g, ge, dge /l/ le /f/ ph /w/ wh /v/ ve /s/ se /z/ sePages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with
£9.05
Hachette Children's Group Great Civilisations The Maya
Book SynopsisMayans looks at one of the most fascinating and advanced ancient civilisations. Through structures as imposing as a sacrificial pyramid or objects as beautiful and complex as the Mayan calendar, readers aged 9 and up gain a picture of who was whom in ancient central America and how the civilisation in which they lived really worked.Perfect for Key Stage 2, each book in Great Civilisations approaches its subject through a scene-setting spread Who/where were the... then introduces the achievements of the chosen civilisation through 12 structures or objects, each of which illustrates a key aspect or theme. Writing, architecture, industry, warfare, transport and learning are all covered in the same simple, colourful and engaging way. Fact boxes and panels present incidental information and point the reader to the importance of parallel developments in other parts of the world.Table of Contents 1: Who Were the Maya? 1: Fantastic Cities - Architecture 1: New Water Ways 1: A Mayan Time Machine - Timekeeping 1: Society Snapshot - People 1: Chocolate Goddess - Food and Health 1: Band of Celebration - Arts and Music 1: Stargazer's Observatory - Astronomy 1: Oldest Book - Writing 1: Unique Beauty - Fashion 1: Visions of Heaven - Religion 1: Game of Throws - Sport 1: Temple of Warriors - Warfare 1: Glossary and websites
£999.99
North Star Editions Extreme Engineering: Aqueduct of Segovia
Book SynopsisThis book describes the features, construction, and history of the Aqueduct of Segovia. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
£999.99
Our World of Books Good Night Children's Museum
Book SynopsisGood Night Children’s Museum explores dinosaur exhibits, space and astronaut exhibits, pretend supermarkets, giant playhouses, choo-choo trains, carousels, play theaters, playgrounds, sand boxes, science exhibits, archaeological digs, giant checkerboards, and more. What could more fun for a child than a trip to the children’s museum? This adorable board book has kids of all ages squealing with delight as they discover their favorite museum activities and exhibits. Play hard! This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.
£11.52
North Star Editions Extreme Engineering: Aqueduct of Segovia
Book SynopsisThis book describes the features, construction, and history of the Aqueduct of Segovia. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
£25.59
North Star Editions Extreme Engineering: Channel Tunnel
Book SynopsisThis book describes the features, construction, and history of the Channel Tunnel. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
£27.19
North Star Editions Extreme Engineering: Eiffel Tower
Book SynopsisThis book describes the features, construction, and history of the Eiffel Tower. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
£27.19
North Star Editions Extreme Engineering: Hoover Dam
Book SynopsisThis book describes the features, construction, and history of Hoover Dam. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
£27.19
North Star Editions Extreme Engineering: Petra
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£27.19
North Star Editions Extreme Engineering: Eiffel Tower
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£10.44
North Star Editions Extreme Engineering: Golden Gate Bridge
Book SynopsisThis book describes the features, construction, and history of the Golden Gate Bridge. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
£10.44
North Star Editions Extreme Engineering: Petra
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£10.44
North Star Editions Fighting Climate Change With Science: Redesigning
Book SynopsisThis informative title examines how cities contribute to and are vulnerable to climate change, how redesigning cities to both mitigate and adapt to the crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a “That’s Amazing” special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.Trade Review"This series goes beyond general causes and effects to show the impact of climate change and its solutions." —Booklist
£27.19
North Star Editions Travel America's Landmarks: Exploring Hoover Dam
Book SynopsisGives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of Hoover Dam. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a labeled map, and a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of this amazing landmark.
£27.19
North Star Editions Travel America's Landmarks: Exploring Hoover Dam
Book SynopsisGives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of Hoover Dam. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a labeled map, and a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of this amazing landmark.
£10.44
North Star Editions Fairy Tale Science: Making a Windproof House for
Book SynopsisReaders 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.Trade Review"An excellent choice for those integrating STEM activities into their curriculum." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple
£27.19
North Star Editions How It's Done: Building a House
Book SynopsisThis 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.
£27.19
North Star Editions How It's Done: Building a House
Book SynopsisThis 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.
£10.44
North Star Editions Engineering for Disaster: Engineering for Floods
Book SynopsisThis title explores the advances engineers have made to better prepare for floods and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Trade Review"This series offers solid definitions and explanations that will nicely complement elementary STEM collections."—Booklist
£25.59
North Star Editions Engineering for Disaster: Engineering for
Book SynopsisThis title explores the advances engineers have made to better prepare for tornadoes and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Trade Review"This series offers solid definitions and explanations that will nicely complement elementary STEM collections."—Booklist
£27.19
North Star Editions Engineering for Disaster: Engineering for
Book SynopsisThis title explores the advances engineers have made to better prepare for hurricanes and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Trade Review"This series offers solid definitions and explanations that will nicely complement elementary STEM collections."—Booklist
£10.44
North Star Editions Engineering for Disaster: Engineering for
Book SynopsisThis title explores the advances engineers have made to better prepare for tornadoes and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.Trade Review"This series offers solid definitions and explanations that will nicely complement elementary STEM collections."—Booklist
£10.44
North Star Editions Things I Like: I Like to Build
Book SynopsisThis title invites readers to discover what is fun about building. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on building.
£22.94
North Star Editions Things I Like: I Like to Build
Book SynopsisThis title invites readers to discover what is fun about building. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on building.
£8.54
North Star Editions Me gusta construir (I Like to Build)
Book SynopsisThis title invites readers to discover what is fun about building. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on building. The book also includes a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index.
£22.94
North Star Editions Me gusta construir (I Like to Build)
Book SynopsisThis title invites readers to discover what is fun about building. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on building. The book also includes a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index.
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Where Can I Go? Big City Explorer
Book SynopsisJoin Penguin as he travels through 28 of the most amazing cities in the world. Each city has its own spread including a map of the central district, showing sites, cultural information, hot spots and famous landmarks. Look out for over 100 special details within the pages waiting to be explored! Featuring a detachable compass in the cover. Join Penguin as he travels through 28 of the most amazing cities in the world. Learn about Istanbul, London, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Moscow, Rome, Berlin, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beijing, Seoul, Dublin, Mexico City, Singapore, Madrid, Cairo, Dubai, Sydney, Auckland, Amsterdam, Toronto, Cape Town, Mumbai, Washington, D.C. and Chicago. Each city has its own double-page spread including a map of the central district, showing sites, cultural information, hot spots and famous landmarks. Look out for over 100 special details within the pages waiting to be explored! Packed with information, colour illustrations and educational fun and featuring a detachable compass in the cover. Age range: 5 upwards
£11.39
RIBA Publishing Colour and Create Architecture: Georgie finds a
Book SynopsisHelp Georgie the giraffe find a new home with this entertaining and educational Colour and Create book. With over 50 beautiful pages to design, little architects will have hours of fun colouring and drawing skyscrapers, castles, houseboats and more. The book encourages budding designers to use their imagination, memory and observation skills to explore the world around them in a playful and informative way. Enjoy the journey and get creative as you design a dream home!Table of ContentsColour and Create Architecture: Gigi Finds a Home
£11.77
North Star Editions Momentous Materials: Concrete
Book SynopsisThis book offers readers a fascinating look at concrete, with an overview of how the material was first developed, how it is produced today, and the many ways that people use it. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£27.19
Square Fish Masterpiece
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£8.99
