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The home of the winds
Fearing enemies, a group of Maori people build a pa, a fortified village, on a site chosen for its defensibility.
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- 0908670060
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- B
What's that building?
Travel the world and look at some of the most amazing buildings - inside and out! Find out how they're built, what they do and lots more fantastic facts in this exciting and very visual book. Each building is intricately illustrated, providing lots of detail to look at and talk about. • Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wi…
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- 9780007336135
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- 23 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
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- 428.6 PLA
Ancient Roman homes
The homes of ancient Rome varied largely by the class of the homeowner. Wealthy, powerful Romans often had houses with open courtyards with decorative fountains, while the plebeians lived in small, closed apartments. This book opens the door to the ins and outs of Roman homes and the daily lives that occurred inside them. Rich illustrations capture they eye and imagination, and quote panels fro…
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- 9780750289498
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- 30 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
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- 306 HAR
Built to last
This new book—inspired by three classic, award-winning books—reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created. Macaulay has revised texts based on new research, created gorgeous new drawings, in some cases wholly re-imagined scenes from the books—bringing Castle and Cathedral to life in full-color for the very first time. The r…
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- 9780547342405
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- 272 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 729 MAC
Architecture according to pigeons
'Architecture According to Pigeons' is the perfect introduction for children to the most beautiful buildings in the world and the basic principles of architecture, using a fun, lively and engaging way of learning. In the book, a pigeon named Speck Lee Tailfeather reveals that pigeons are great aficionados of architecture and delivers an account of a journey around the globe with fun facts about…
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- 9780714863894
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- 63 pages : illustration ; 32 cm
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- 720 TAI
Iggy Peck's big project book for amazing architects
Featuring art from the beloved New York Times bestselling picture book Iggy Peck, Architect, this activity book contains kid-friendly projects of all kinds and is perfect for young builders and creators. With a focus on real-world problems, this book shows kids how architects help shape and support strong communities. With tons of space to sketch out plans, kids will soon be building a drea…
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- 9781419718922
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- 94 pages : illustration ; 27 cm
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- 720 BEA
Architecture for babies
Welcome to Baby 101, where big subjects are tailored for little babies. Featuring simple words and bright and engaging illustrations, this introduction to architecture includes information about how buildings are made, featuring famous sites like the Colosseum, the Taj Mahal, and the pyramids. So don't be late, because this is one class that babies won't want to miss. Look for the surprise lift…
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- 9781848577565
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- 20 pages : illustration ; 17 cm
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- 720 LIT
Look at that building! : a first book of structures
Learning about buildings and how they are constructed has never been so much fun. This gem of a book introduces young readers to basic construction concepts through the eyes of five friends keen on building a doghouse for their pet pooch, Max. To find out more about the task, Yulee, Martin, Nick, Sally and Pedro head to the library, where they learn about foundations, beams, frames and other bu…
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- 9781554536962
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- 690 RIT
The world is not a rectangle : a portrait of architect Zaha Hadid
A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2017 Parents’ Choice Recommended Get to know Zaha Hadid in this nonfiction picture book about the famed architect’s life and her triumph over adversity from celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter. Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and dreamed of designing her own cities. After studying architecture in London, she opened her own st…
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- 9781481446693
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- 56 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 927 WIN
Where is Machu Picchu?
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 towe…
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- 9780515159615
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- 108 pages : illustration ; 19 cm
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- 985.37 STI
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