Cañon City Public Library

Reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created.

Introduces readers to architecture, providing information about different types of buildings and how they are made.

In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity

Photographs and text offer a tour of Machu Picchu in Peru and information about its history and design.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest museums, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of museums using...

This book introduces young readers to the environmental impact of housing and building construction, the appliances we use, and the energy we consume. Through full-color photographs, dynamic spotlight facts, and "Solve It!" activities, students are exposed to the current problems with housing construction and are then encouraged to consider sustainable changes that can be made in the future. This volume will not only inform readers but ignite their...

Showcases such unusual buildings as Stadium Australia, the Eiffel Tower, and the Roman Colosseum.

"Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In [this book kids will] build a wrecking ball, a pulley elevator, a bridge, and more! Step-by-step photos bring each project to life."--Back cover.

Introduces architecture and how architects work by tracing each step in the building of an imaginary house, from the initial idea to the development of plans to the point where the architect can pass the designs to a contractor.

"Animals build unique and beautiful homes. So do humans. But sometimes human-made buildings harm the environment. Learn how architects use biomimicry to design eco-friendly buildings"--