From Mud Huts to Skyscrapers
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

From Mud Huts to Skyscrapers

By Christine Paxmann, Anne Ibelings (Illustrator)

Explore architecture's evolution from mud huts to modern towers.

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64 pages
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Embark on a captivating journey through architectural history, from ancient mud huts to modern skyscrapers. Each iconic structure is vividly illustrated, revealing fascinating details and stories. Discover how architecture has shaped our world, with a timeline, world map, and glossary to guide young explorers. What secrets do these buildings hold?

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Children will be utterly absorbed by this journey through the history of architecture, from the earliest mud huts to today’s soaring towers. Chronologically arranged, this large-format book gives each iconic building its own double-page spread featuring an exquisite watercolor illustration and clearly written descriptions, facts, and features. These vibrantly detailed pages are filled with people, animals, and other objects that help bring the buildings to life. A detailed appendix includes a timeline, a world map that points out where each building can be found, and an extensive glossary. Children will enjoy poring over this book–and will come away with a fundamental understanding of not only the most common architectural terms, but also of how the built world has evolved marvelously over time.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
64
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about architecture
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Published
September 25, 2012
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9783791371139

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