David Macaulay
3) Castle
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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.
8) Pyramid
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Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.
10) Mill
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This illustrated look at nineteenth-century New England architecture was named a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.
This book, from the award-winning author of The Way Things Work, takes readers of all ages on a journey through a fictional mill town called Wicksbridge. With words and pictures, David Macaulay reveals fascinating details about the planning, construction, and operation of the mills—and...
This book, from the award-winning author of The Way Things Work, takes readers of all ages on a journey through a fictional mill town called Wicksbridge. With words and pictures, David Macaulay reveals fascinating details about the planning, construction, and operation of the mills—and...
15) Building big
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Examines a variety of real structures, such as the Empire State Building and the Holland Tunnel, discussing design and construction difficulties related to each and how the building of each was accomplished to overcome such obstacles.
17) Shortcut
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Visual clues provide answers to the mysterious interrelationship of a series of brief stories.
18) Underground
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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.
19) Cathedral
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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...