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2) 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.
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"A collection of concrete poetry, illustrations, and photographs that shows how young children's constructions, created as they play, are reflected in notable works of architecture from around the world. Includes biographies of the architects, quotations, and sources"--Provided by publisher.
6) 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.
16) Green buildings
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind green buildings. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--
18) The Taj Mahal
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Shares the history of the iconic tomb, including why it was built, who it was built for, and what makes it such an extraordinary piece of architecture.
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Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham uncovered the marvelous complex and shared his discovery with the world. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit the site to climb the 3,000 stone steps, explore the towering monuments, and see the numerous species that call...
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