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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004 · Est. 44 min read-aloud
Buildings in Disguise
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
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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
- ~989L
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The fine print
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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