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The story of buildings: from the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and beyond
By Patrick Dillon, Stephen Biesty. 2014
From the pyramid erected so that an Egyptian pharaoh would last forever to the dramatic, machine-like Pompidou Center designed by…
two young architects, Patrick Dillon's stories of remarkable buildings--and the remarkable people who made them--celebrates the ingenuity of human creation. For grades 5-8
Wow, Canada!: exploring this land from coast to coast to coast (Wow Canada! Ser.)
By Vivien Bowers. 1999
12-year-old Guy keeps a journal as he tours Canada with his parents and younger sister, Rachel. Learn about each province…
and territory, with information about major cities along the way, and other fun Canadian facts in sections like "According to Mom/Dad", "Exceedingly Weird", and "Food I Was Introduced to for My Own Good". Also included is "Guy's Family Car Trip Survival Tips". Grades 3-6. 1999.
Amazing landmarks: discover the hidden stories behind 10 iconic structures!
By Rekha S Rajan. 2022
"This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the…
final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure." -- Provided by publisher
Antarctica (Rookie Read-About Geography: Continents)
By Rebecca Hirsch. 2013
A harsh and icy land isolated at the far southern reaches of the globe, Antarctica is the most recently discovered…
of the continents. Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife.
Australia (Rookie Read-About Geography: Continents)
By Rebecca Hirsch. 2013
An introcuction to Australia, focusing on its geographical features, people and native animalsRookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader…
(Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife.