An illustrated introduction to the Taj Mahal for early readers that details a brief history of the Indian palace and how it was built; and includes information for visitors.
Photographs and simple text explore how the shape, pattern, and exterior of buildings reveal their purpose; and compares historical building methods with modern ones.
Examines nearly four hundred years of architecture in the United States, discussing the architectural and cultural significance of dozens of buildings, and includes a time line, and illustrations.
Discusses the changes in the field created by computers and improved technology, and explains the necessary skills, personality traits, and education and licensing requirements for architecture and related fields.
Chronicles the history of architecture from prehistoric pile dwellings to the towering skyscrapers of the present day and explores the relationship between buildings and the people who live in them.
Tells the story behind the construction of the Russian Kremlin, a fortress that houses a variety of churches, cathedrals, palaces, and other buildings; and discusses the significance of the Kremlin in Russian history.
