architects

Space Cat is curious about how tools, technology, and engineering are used to keep buildings and structures from falling down.

This biography of Maya Lin recounts her struggle to stick with her vision of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, to the works she has since created.

An exploration of the life of Frank Lloyd Wright, America's leading architect, detailing his life, times, and work, describing the influences of Wright's Wisconsin childhood filled with nature, music, and close family ties; his struggles to find work as a young architect and the unique style that led him to the top of his profession. Includes 21 hands-on projects.

Architect Rick Brick and his partner Rita, must try to save Brickport from a billionaire who wants to twist the city toward his own evil purposes.

Diary of a spider: This spider is a lot like a normal kid--he goes to gym class and has Grandparents Day at school. But he also gets to spin sticky webs, take wind-catching lessons, and have a fly as a best friend! Roberto the insect architect: Roberto the termite travels to the big city to follow his dream of becoming a successful architect. Norman the doorman: Norman, the guard of the Art Museum, is surprised when his sculpture wins first prize in a contest. The mysterious tadpole: Lewis's birthday gift appears to be a tadpole, but it turns out to be much, much more! The story of the dancing frog: Gertrude and George, the dancing frog, go on a whirlwind theatrical tour.

Profiles of female builders and designers, focusing on the strengths, passions, and interests each woman had growing up, where those traits took them, and what they achieved.

Highlights the life of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright from his inquisitive childhood through his innovative career. Includes a key to the illustrated images depicting his designs throughout the book.

A biography of architect Zaha Hadid, who grew up in Baghdad and went on to design buildings all over the world.

"[Presents the] story of Maya Lin, the artist-architect who designed the Vietnam War Memorial"-- Provided by publisher.

"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.