The Story of Buildings: From the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and Beyond
By Patrick Dillon
Illustrators
Illustrated by Stephen Biesty
Edition
By Patrick Dillon
Hardcover edition
Publisher Candlewick Imprint Candlewick ISBN9780763669904
Awards and Honors Amazon.com Best Books of the Year 2014, Nonfiction Children’s Books; The United States Board on Books for Young People, Outstanding International Books, 2015 Grades 6-8; Horn Book Fanfare List: Best Books of 2014, NonfictionThe Story of Buildings: From the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and Beyond
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Chimneys, staircases, and glass windows transformed early buildings. Since, innovations have continued to inspire iconic architecture, including Notre Dame, the Taj Mahal, and the Chrysler Building. Index. Time line. Fold-out flaps. Full-color illustrations rendered in colored pencil.
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