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Build It! An Activity Book of Architecture (Smithsonian)
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000488
ISBN
9780515159028
Grade 3-7
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Description
Architecture appeals to engineers as well as to creative minds in general! Look at homes, temples, castles, public spaces and more then follow the plans for interactive fun. Look at materials used to build homes around the world, then design one using materials found where you live. See famous landmarks like the Colosseum in Rome, Machu Picchu in Peru, and even the White House in the District of Columbia. Complete mazes and word puzzles along the way. Includes a page of stickers to build your dream home.
Publisher's Description of Build It! An Activity Book of Architecture (Smithsonian)
Build up, down, and even sideways!
From the first huts built of mud or animal skins to the world's tallest skyscrapers, this fun, fact-filled Smithsonian activity book looks at how people have constructed homes, temples, castles, public arenas, and all kinds of other buildings. Includes a colorful sticker page of architectural elements that let you "build your own."
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Penguin Young Readers |
| Author: | Brian Elling |
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| ISBN: | 9780515159028 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.6 |
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