Presents a graphic novel biography of Robert Moses, the architect responsible for designing and building many of the structures in New York City, including the Brooklyn Bridge and most of the city's highways.
"Letty is not very good at being a dragon. Actually, he's so terrible at it that his dad went and kicked him out of the house! What's a skittish monster of myth to do in a world where everyone sees him as material for their next suit of armor? Why, find a safe place to call home, of course. With the help of a slightly evil elvish architect, Letty's quest for the ultimate draconic domicile begins!"--Back cover.
Examines the life of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, discussing how his love for the shapes, colors, and patterns in nature influenced his work, and includes twenty-one related activities.
Examines the career of architect, discussing the skills and requirements needed to do the job, featuring facts about job outlook, education, training, and salaries, and including on-the-job profiles, sidebars, and photographs.
"Just like her showy designs, Zaha Hadid challenges people's ideas about what is normal. One of few female architects in a male-dominated field, Zaha fought for respect and ended up one of the most famous architects in the world! Learn about the life, achievements, and work of this ground-breaking architect in this biography for young readers"--Provided by the publisher.
"Robyn Boid studied architecture at the National University and dreamed of becoming a famous architect. There's a lot more to architecture than nest-building, as this busy little bird soon discovers. Join Robyn Boid as she learns the most important principles of architecture by studying the great buildings of the world"--OCLC.
Presents full-color photos and information about the life and work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Discusses his childhood in the Midwest, education, first successes, greatest accomplishments, and later life. Includes excerpts from Wright's own writing, a timeline, glossary, and index.
murder, magic, and madness at the fair that changed America
Larson, Erik
2013
Tells the parallel stories of Daniel Burnham, the main architect of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, and serial killer Henry H. Holmes, discussing the challenges Burnham faced in creating the hugely successful White City, and looking at how Holmes used the opportunities afforded by the fair to lure victims to their deaths.
"A psychological thriller that spins one woman's seemingly good fortune, and another woman's mysterious fate, through a kaleidoscope of duplicity, death, and deception"--Provided by publisher.
