architects

"Carmen Batll? and Dragon, her imaginary salamander friend, love exploring the woods behind their home. But when Carmen's family announces a move to the city, Carmen is miserable. Not only will she lose her connection to nature, she will also lose Dragon. After all, the city is no place for salamanders. As she watches her family's new house take shape under famous architect Antoni Gaud?, Carmen discovers Gaud? also has a passion for the natural world. Walls curve and rise like a cave, mosaic flooring sparkles like lilies on a pond, and a fireplace shaped like a mushroom keeps the house warm. Best of all, there's even a place for Dragon! Inspired by the real Batll? family and the house Gaud? designed for them, this picture book encourages readers to find inspiration in their surroundings and keep their hearts open to change"--Provided by publisher.

The story of a gifted young architect, his violent battle against conventional standards, and his explosive love affair with a beautiful woman who struggles to defeat him.

"This picture book biography follows I. M. Pei's start as an architect and his lasting impact on buildings all around the world"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of William J. Powell, an African American golfer, discussing his becoming a caddie and learning to play golf, the discrimination he faced trying to compete, and building his own golf course where anyone was welcome.

Presents a comprehensive biography of the life and works of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and profiles a number of his professional achievements.

"The city of Baghdad was full of thinkers, artists, and scientists, the littlest among them Zaha Hadid. Zaha knew from a young age that she wanted to be an architect. She set goals for herself and followed them against all odds. A woman in a man's world, and a person of color in a white field, Zaha was met with resistance at every turn. When critics called her a diva and claimed her ideas were unbuildable, she didn't let their judgments stop her from setting goals and achieving them one by one, finding innovative ways to build projects that became famous the world over. She persisted, she followed her dreams, and she succeeded"--From the publisher's web site.

A brief illustrated biography of female architect, Zaha Hadid who challenged people's ideas about what is normal.

A short biography of Asian American architect and artist Maya Lin.

A picture book biography of the life and career of architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Chronicles the life and career of architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who contributed to such iconic structures as the south wing of the United States Captiol building,the White H ouse, and the Navy Yard.