Buildings & construction (Children's&YA) books

This hi/lo series will motivate reluctant readers with its amazing facts about the world's hugest structures. Each...  Read More >>

History of the buildings that have shaped the world in which we live, ranging from Stonehenge and the Step Pyramid...  Read More >>

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The well-being of the elderly population has become an impending public policy issue. With the oldest of the baby...  Read More >>

The Taj Mahal was built because of a great love. A grief-stricken emperor named Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal to...  Read More >>

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"A high school student and artist is tempted by the seductive world of graffiti art. Brilliantly capturing her search...  Read More >>

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Examines the history, design, construction, and uses of mosques and describes some notable examples.  Read More >>

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This beautifully illustrated book recounts the love story behind the building of the Taj Mahal in India, discussing...  Read More >>

"""Describes the architecture, construction, and interior of a castle""--Provided by publisher."  Read More >>

Looks at log cabins as an important part of pioneer life, examining their interiors and exteriors, and explaining...  Read More >>

Looks at teepees as an important part of Native American life, examining the parts of a teepee, and discussing what...  Read More >>

Looks at skyscrapers as an important part of modern life, explaining how they are constructed, and examining their...  Read More >>

With exquisite illustrations, this picture book biography explores the life of a spirited pioneer--one of America's...  Read More >>

"Interweaves the story of the construction of a remarkable edifice with the sobering tale of the ""games"" that...  Read More >>

The Parthenon is more than just a magnificent building. This book tells of the rise of Athens, culminating in the...  Read More >>

Documents the building of New York's landmark bridge and the extraordinary family behind this legendary feat of...  Read More >>

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With a clear, direct narrative and handy definitions of construction-related jobs, machines, and terms, this book...  Read More >>

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For the French in 1881 and then the Americans in 1903, it all seemed so simple: Panama was less than fifty miles...  Read More >>