Built to Last: The How and Why Behind Buildings. An Engaging Exploration of Architecture for Kids. Includes Castles, Cathedrals, and Mosques with Full-Color Illustrations - Hardcover

Macaulay, David

 
9780547342405: Built to Last: The How and Why Behind Buildings. An Engaging Exploration of Architecture for Kids. Includes Castles, Cathedrals, and Mosques with Full-Color Illustrations
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0547342403 ISBN 13: 9780547342405
Verlag: HMH Books for Young Readers, 2010

Inhaltsangabe

This new book—inspired by three classic, award-winning books—reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created. Macaulay has revised texts based on new research, created gorgeous new drawings, in some cases wholly re-imagined scenes from the books—bringing Castle and Cathedral to life in full-color for the very first time. The resulting illustrations add to the reader’s understanding of these buildings, capturing intriguing new perspectives and a depth of detail in structure and atmosphere.
This impeccably researched volume is not only a necessary addition to the bookshelf of any David Macaulay or architecture fan, but will delight readers of all ages who are experiencing his work for the first time.


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This new book—inspired by three classic, award-winning books—reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created. Macaulay has revised texts based on new research, created gorgeous new drawings, in some cases wholly re-imagined scenes from the books—bringing Castle and Cathedral to life in full-color for the very first time. The resulting illustrations add to the reader’s understanding of these buildings, capturing intriguing new perspectives and a depth of detail in structure and atmosphere.
This impeccably researched volume is not only a necessary addition to the bookshelf of any David Macaulay or architecture fan, but will delight readers of all ages who are experiencing his work for the first time.


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Verlag
HMH Books for Young Readers
Erscheinungsdatum
2010
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0547342403
ISBN 13 
9780547342405
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Anzahl der Seiten
272
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