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Mosque
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David Macaulay |
An author and artist who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern people, David Macaulay here reveals the methods and materials used to … |
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I.M. Pei
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Mary Englar,I. M. Pei |
Presents a biography of Chinese-American architect, Ieoh Ming Pei, and describes his childhood in China, immigration to the United States in 1935, education, and architectural design that incorporate… |
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What are the seven wonders of the modern world?
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Doreen Gonzales |
"Learn and explore the interesting Seven Wonders of the Modern World"--Provided by publisher. |
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Stupendous sports stadiums
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Michael Sandler |
Describes the most stupendous sports stadiums in the world and compares their various features. |
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The Story of Buildings
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Patrick Dillon |
We spend most of our lives in buildings. We make our homes in them. We go to school in them. We work in them. But why and how did people start making buildings? How did they learn to make them strong… |
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Crazy buildings
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Michael J. Rosen |
Learn about the many loopy landmarks that wild builders have put together such as a dog-shaped bed-and-breakfast, a house built like a shoe, and two towers that look like they're dancing. |
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From termite den to office building
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Nelson Yomtov |
Takes a look at how innovators of today use the models of termites' dens and living styles to create modern office structures and renewable energy spaces. |
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Homes around the world
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Moore, Max children's author.,Max Moore |
Come see the different kinds of homes people live in, from tents to treehouses --publisher. |
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Building green places
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Ruth Owen |
Looks at careers in planning, designing, and building energy-efficient facilities in which to live, work, and play. |
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Fallingwater
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Marc Harshman |
The story behind a home unlike any other, perched atop a waterfall whose music plays in every sun-dappled room, and the extraordinary architect who designed it. |
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Seaside Holidays Then and Now
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Clare Hibbert |
1 volume ; 26 cm |
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Buildings of the future
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Angela Royston |
This book looks at how buildings will be designed to use less energy and how old buildings can be adapted. It explores ways of saving energy now, in our homes, in schools, and in the workplace. |
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Encyclopedia of amazing places
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Robert Hamilton |
Presents brief facts and color photographs of some of the world's most famous landscapes, landmarks, structures, and cities. |
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Landscape designer
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Helen Mason |
Provides information for people who want to explore the career of a landscape designer, including the skills, equipment, and education. |
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Home
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Kate Petty |
Simple text and photographs introduce the homes and family life of children from all over the world including China, Romania, Uganda and many more. Suggested level: junior, primary. |
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What can she be? An architect
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Gloria Goldreich |
Introduces the various aspects of a career in architecture through a description of a woman architect's projects and daily work. |
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What it feels like to be a building
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Forrest Wilson (architect) |
Explains how different parts of a building function to support great weight and stress. Includes the column, beam, buttress, arch, and flying buttress. |
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Change your room
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Jane Bull |
Presents ideas and techniques to help create a personal space that reflects one's own style. |
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Building with Shapes
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Rebecca Winters |
Provides an introduction to shapes including cubes, domes, ovals, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and arches. |
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Looking at architecture
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Roberta M. Paine |
An introduction to architecture which examines some of the great buildings of the world, from the Egyptian pyramids to modern skyscrapers. |
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