Buildings in Disguise
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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004 · Est. 44 min read-aloud

Buildings in Disguise

Written by Joan Marie Arbogast

Explore buildings that mimic objects, from elephants to sombreros, across America.

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48 pages· 5,702 words· Est. 44 min read-aloud· ~990L
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Bookroo's summary

Discover the whimsical world of mimetic architecture, where buildings transform into elephants, sombreros, and more. Journey across America with Lucy the Elephant and Sweet Willy the Beagle, exploring eye-catching structures that defy convention. What future wonders await in this playful architectural landscape?

From the publisher

Profiles Lucy the elephant, in Margate, N.J., and other buildings made to look like something else, including gas stations, lodgings, restaurants, amusement parks, and offices, and discusses the future of such designs.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
5,702
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~990L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.6
F&P level
~X
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
86088
Publication
Published
January 1, 2010
First published
November 1, 2004
Publisher
Calkins Creek
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781590788240

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