architecture

How long did it take to build the Great Wall of China? Why is the Golden Gate Bridge the most iconic bridge in the world? These and other great structure-related questions are answered in this engaging title. Clever infographics, and infographic-like icons make it easy to access useful facts and numbers.

This title is all about the unique and recognizable observation tower in Seattle, the Space Needle. Readers will learn all about its construction for the 1962 World's Fair, what it's made from, and what its uses are today. This title is written at a Level 3, specifically for transitional readers.Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

"A young brick goes on a journey to find her place in the world by visiting ten . . . brick structures around the globe. Brick's observations begin at home and then extend globally as she travels to a diverse list of brick structures--Malbork Castle in Poland, Mahabodhi Buddhist Temple in India, Grosvenor Estate apartments in England, and more--all the while pondering where she may end up"--OCLC.

"Many architects today are looking to plants and animals to help solve their design challenges. Inspired by how nature already works, these architects are coming up with innovative ways to cool buildings, withstand earthquakes and save energy. In [this book], [the author] explores these . . . feats of architecture. Kids will discover buildings and bridges inspired by cactuses, beetles, termite towers, trees, grass, and more. In some cases, nature has thought of it first, like a flood-proof house that floats like a water lily leaf. Nature's beauty has also inspired buildings that look like a lotus flower, a bird's nest and even an armadillo"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the life of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, discussing how his love for the shapes, colors, and patterns in nature influenced his work, and includes twenty-one related activities.

Examines the career of architect, discussing the skills and requirements needed to do the job, featuring facts about job outlook, education, training, and salaries, and including on-the-job profiles, sidebars, and photographs.

Describes the construction of and culture behind the Pacific Northwest Native Americans' plank houses, and includes instructions for making a model plank house.

Describes how bridges are designed and built so that they don't fall down.

An exploration of the work of twentieth-century Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaud? that focuses on his structures in Barcelona, discussing his working and building methods, including photographs, and providing social and cultural background on the city.

An introduction to architects, discussing what they do, how to become one, and more.