From Mud Huts to Skyscrapers: Architecture for Children
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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 watercolour 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 of how the built world has evolved marvellously over time. Review: Informative book for the younger reader - A really good book for the younger reader who has an interest in architecture or is just curious about the world in general. It shows the development of buildings through the ages and has some nice examples of interesting and significant buildings which readers will have heard of. Works well as an introduction to the subject and to stimulate further interest. Review: Lovely illustrations and easy to read text for children - I originally saw this book in the gift shop at Gaudi's Park Guell in Barcelona - Gaudi's Sagrada Familia is featured in it. Lovely illustrations and easy to read text for children. I enjoyed looking through before giving it to them and looked up some of the buildings to see photos and read more afterwards.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 65 Reviews |
A**K
Informative book for the younger reader
A really good book for the younger reader who has an interest in architecture or is just curious about the world in general. It shows the development of buildings through the ages and has some nice examples of interesting and significant buildings which readers will have heard of. Works well as an introduction to the subject and to stimulate further interest.
S**E
Lovely illustrations and easy to read text for children
I originally saw this book in the gift shop at Gaudi's Park Guell in Barcelona - Gaudi's Sagrada Familia is featured in it. Lovely illustrations and easy to read text for children. I enjoyed looking through before giving it to them and looked up some of the buildings to see photos and read more afterwards.
J**S
Great introduction to architecture
I bought this book for my 6 year old daughter and she loves it. We talk about the different styles and she like the fact that the pictures have numbers so you can get more information about different aspects of the buildings. The timeline at the back is very useful and I'm sure it'll be more relevant as she gets older.
G**B
great book for anyone interested in buildings
a fascinating look into buildings through time . Great illustrations and really interesting facts
T**A
from mud huts to skyscrapers;architecture for children
i was able to look inside this book which was the deciding factor in buying this book. it really is very informative.easy to understand and so interesting.my grandson is really pleased with it. thank you.
M**R
An incredible introduction to architecture for children
Probably one of the best books I've ever bought for my children. Beautifully drawn and written.
G**Y
A fascinating book on buildings through the Ages.
"From Mud Huts to Skyscrapers" is well-illustrated and full of information in language easy for children to absorb and retain.
A**R
nice book
lots of nice illustrations. i've read this whereas my 8 yr old hasn't. he's looked at the pictures and i think he was just put off by the text. maybe good for older kids.
P**Z
Create Discovery Learning ~Tai Ji Fun Style ~
After I bought the different kinds of ARCHEQUEST's "CULTURAL ARCHITECTURAL" BLOCK SETS ---- I started to build a library of ARCHITECTUAL~related themes of Books, and other Hands-on Materials . .. . W - A - A - A - H ~ H ~ H !!! Really wanting to excite every readers' MULTI~ Intelligences & Sensory*Motor Skills . .. .
J**R
Architecture through time
Great book about architecture over history
L**K
Good overview of architecture for kids of all ages.
Informative explanations and beautiful illustrations, tracing the development through time and the possibilities for the future.
S**S
Gorgeous illustrations
Beautiful book
A**R
Four Stars
Great illustrations of buildings through history. Nice timeline at the back of the book.
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