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Presents thirteen architects from various periods and styles--from Filippo Brunelleschi and Andrea Palladio to Le Corbusier, Frank Gehry, and Zaha Hadid--arranged chronologically. In lively illustrated spreads, young readers will learn how Christopher Wren reconstructed an 11th-century cathedral after London's great fire of 1666 to become the St Paul's Cathedral that we know today, and how its dome survived the Blitz. They will find out how Thomas...
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"With her nanny snoozing, Paloma hurries to the window and pushes her nose up against the glass. There's a storm blowing outside--it's a terrifying monster that gobbles everything up! And as the beast approaches, the walls begin to shake and a huge tail slides down the stairs. That is when Paloma gives chase. Follow Paloma on an exciting adventure inspired by Gaudi's Casa Batlló."-- Back cover.
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"The Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser believed that humanity and nature shared a harmonious partnership, a philosophy that he demonstrated with his architectural creations. Filled with color-saturated illustrations that echo Hundertwasser's bold style, this story introduces young readers to the idea of environmentally conscious and playful architecture. When construction starts on a new building in Lea's neighborhood, she fears that her...
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"This delightful tale about two young friends in 17th-century Holland is inspired by Vermeer's two masterpieces, The Milkmaid and The Lacemaker. Although one is the daughter of a wealthy Dutch family and the other a household servant, Anna and Johanna become friends. Born on the same day, they celebrate their joint birthdays by making gifts for each other. But then a letter arrives that changes their lives forever. Told against the backdrop of the...
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"As in his previous books, Flower Power and Veggie Power, Hajek’s whimsical, imaginative paintings—inspired by a variety of artistic traditions—situate each fruit in a fascinating cultural context. Each 'portrait' features delightful pictorial clues about how the fruits are grown and consumed. Opposite the illustrations, Annette Roeder’s engaging texts offer illuminating and often surprising facts from throughout history and contemporary life....