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Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
“Marvelous . . . Recreates the building of a French Gothic cathedral from [hewing] half a forest to [placing] the last sheet of lead on the spire” (Time).
A Caldecott Honor Book
One of the New York Times’s Best Illustrated Books of the Year
From the author of The Way Things Work, whose books have won numerous awards and sold millions of copies—and...
A Caldecott Honor Book
One of the New York Times’s Best Illustrated Books of the Year
From the author of The Way Things Work, whose books have won numerous awards and sold millions of copies—and...
2) Building big
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2000.
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm
Language
English
3) Cathedral
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books For Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
Full-color ed.
Physical Desc
76 pages, 4 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated look at the step-by-step building of a thirteenth-century Gothic cathedral.
"Readers worldwide recognize David Macaulay's imaginary Cathedral of Chutreaux. Originally published in 1973, this critically acclaimed book has since been translated into a dozen languages and remains a classic of children's literature and a touchstone for budding architects. Cathedral's numerous awards include a prestigious Caldecott Honor and designations...
6) Castle
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity.
7) Angelo
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
2002.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
While restoring the front of a church, an old plasterer rescues an injured pigeon and nurses her back to health.
9) Underground
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Text and drawings describe the subways, sewers, building foundations, telephone and power systems, columns, cables, pipes, tunnels, and other underground elements of a large modern city.
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