buildings

Provides information about the Empire State Building, the tallest building in the world at the time of its completion in 1931, discussing its construction, and looking at the structure's innovative features.

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to the Statue of Liberty.

Clifford goes to Washington, D.C. where he visit's the famous sites in the nation's capital.

In Custodians, beginning readers will learn about the work custodians do in keeping buildings such as offices and schools clean, safe, and in good repair. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover where custodians work and how they spend their days.A labeled diagram helps readers identify the different tools a custodian uses, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about custodians online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Custodians also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.Custodians is part of Jump!?s Community Helpers series.

Looks at the White House and how it is a symbol that represents the United States.

Buildings are not often thought of as works of art, but the process of designing them can become an art form. Architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright and Zaha Hadid have been internationally recognized for their innovative designs. Through engaging text and full-color photographs, readers learn about the artistic challenges these and other architects face as they attempt to blend form and function in new and exciting ways. Readers are sure to love this detailed look at a kind of art they see around them every day and a career path they can pursue if they are interested in architecture.

Presents the first in a two volume illustrated set that provides an archaeological survey of the city of Rome from prehistory to the early medieval period, focusing on the city's topography, political-administrative divisions, trade and economic production, and more.

Frank Lloyd Wright, born in Wisconsin, is the avatar of American architecture. Both before and after World War I, the boldness and innovation of Wright?s buildings, built largely in the Midwest, established his reputation as a leading architect. As his career progressed, Wright became discouraged with the confinement of cities and moved to develop his ideas for buildings in harmony with the natural world. Today, many years after his death, not only is Wright?s international reputation intact and growing, but buildings are yet being constructed based on his original designs.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to the job of a custodian.