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Author
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
c1988
Physical Desc
121 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores various architectural styles around the world, depicting churches, fortresses, bridges, air terminals, mills, cliff dwellings, tombs, and lighthouses of particular note.
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1992.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
Labeled illustrations with explanatory text depict historical and contemporary structures, architectural elements, and building components from ancient times to the present.
24) Super structures
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c1996
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
44 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes, in text and illustrations, the technological challenges involved in the design and construction of skyscrapers, oil rigs, nuclear reactors, and other complicated structures.
27) Machu Picchu
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
80 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Read all about the group of people called the Inca who built the small city of Machu Picchu, the city which lies northwest of Cuzco, the capital of the great Inca Empire.
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color ilustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"When you have a problem, where can you go for answers? The library! When Eliza and her friends join Ms. Gillian, the Specialist, on another Adventure in Makerspace, they watch the Space Needle go from idea to icon. Can they build a tower of their own? Join them to complete A Building Mission!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Carlton Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Build a bustling Minecraft metropolis and get to grips with STEM concepts (science, technology, engineering and maths) as you play! Using core STEM principles, this book will take you step-by-step through the process of designing and constructing your own mega Minecraft city--from calculating area when building your foundations and understanding the different properties of the materials available to you, to learning about lighting and the use of...
Publisher
Big Picture Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
An around-the-world and back-in-time adventure exploring curious worlds hidden beneath our feet, from underground burrows to ancient cities and shopping malls This stunning lift-the-flap book takes readers on a journey around the globe and deep underground. There they'll find amazing hidden worlds teeming with life - from prairie-dog towns and ant cities to opal mines and treasure-filled tombs. Each spread is bursting with details and surprises to...
31) Buildings
Author
Series
Publisher
Weigl Publishers
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Uses easy-to-read text to introduce some public buildings in the United States that serve as symbols of the ideals of freedom, justice, and loyalty, such as the United States Capitol and Independence Hall.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: A stylish, eye-opening, utterly engaging, and often wry look at one of the marvels of the material world, from the ground up.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an Imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham uncovered the marvelous complex and shared his discovery with the world. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit the site to climb the 3,000 stone steps, explore the towering monuments, and see the numerous species that call...
Author
Series
Publisher
Prestel
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
46 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Through activities such as games, quizzes, drawings and other activities, this book presents the history behind each of the buildings, and presents fascinating facts about the design, historical use, and construction techniques.
35) Machu Picchu
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title takes readers to the mountains of Peru to discover the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu. Fascinating and historical images, maps, and more facts complete this title. This series is at a Level 3 and is specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
36) Machu Picchu
Author
Series
Publisher
Pogo
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at Machu Picchu 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 the cultural history behind this ancient site. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the historical...
Pub. Date
2018
Physical Desc
2 books and 2 sets of learning toys in a canvas and clear vinyl bag
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Ready! Set! Build! is a kids' learning kit assembled to facilitate fun and learning and includes 1 story book about a child architect, 1 book to inspire budding architects, 1 blueprint building set, and 1 building block and book set. Are you a little builder? Learn building and architecture basics with these books and learning toys.
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
This book explores the science of architecture since ancient times, and examines the life cycle of a building, from design to demolition. It looks at the challenges faced by todays architects, including how to build in areas prone to natural disaster, and how to build sustainably, so that our structures don't end up damaging the planet.
39) Buildings
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Buildings and structures are all around us--from houses to skyscrapers to bridges and tunnels. But what goes into constructing them? Dig deeper and explore the design, construction, and engineering processes involved in making these incredible structures. Buildings will leave you with a greater appreciation of what goes into creating these amazing structures from the ground up.
Author
Publisher
Peter Bedrick Books
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
45 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
Examines the stories behind such wonders of the world's architecture as the pyramids of Giza, the Great Wall of China, Chartes Cathedral, the city of Venice, and Hoover Dam.
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