The Shape of the World
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Shape of the World

Written by K.L. Going · Illustrated by Lauren Stringer

A boy's love for shapes leads him to architectural greatness.

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40 pages· 497 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 590L
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Bookroo's summary

From a young age, Frank Lloyd Wright was captivated by the shapes he found in nature. Encouraged by his mother's dream, he played with blocks and discovered the beauty of geometry. As he grew, this passion guided him to study architecture, where he revolutionized the field by designing buildings that harmonized with their surroundings. Discover how a child's fascination with shapes transformed him into one of America's most celebrated architects, leaving a legacy of innovation and beauty.

From the publisher

A little boy who loves to find shapes in nature grows up to be one of America’s greatest architects in this inspiring biography of Frank Lloyd Wright.

When Frank Lloyd Wright was a baby, his mother dreamed that he would become a great architect. She gave him blocks to play with and he learned that shapes are made up of many other shapes. As he grew up, he loved finding shapes in nature. Wright went on to study architecture and create buildings that were one with the natural world around them. He became known as one of the greatest American architects of all time.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
497
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
590L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.5
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
195750
Publication
Published
September 1, 2017
First published
September 5, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442478213

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