buildings

Young explorers get to take a peek at some of the worlds tallest, smallest, busiest, and most magnificent buildings. From Grand Central Station to the ancient pyramids at Giza, readers will tour the world and come away in awe of the many amazing buildings that people have constructed.

When the Alden children join a group of volunteers to fix up an old house for senior citizens, they try to explain the puzzling behavior of their coworkers as well as investigate some unusual events.

Includes such topics as computer-aided design, new methods of building, new ways to use glass, green buildings, building for leisure and pleasure, floating worlds, and cities for the next century.

"Yesterday's science, today's technology." Explains the science behind the technology that is used in architecture. Includes activities.

Explores the history of the Empire State Building, discussing the building's planning, construction, controversies, and uses.

Chronicles the history of the White House, discussing George Washington's contest to find the building's original design and architect, the fire that leveled the house during the War of 1812, its reconstruction, and major renovations that have taken place since.

Photographs and text offer a tour of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, and offer information about its history and design.

This book discusses remarkable structures humans have the ability to build, describing the Channel Tunnel, Panama Canal, Christ the Redeemer statue, the Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and the Gateway Arch.

Examines different kinds of buildings throughout history, discussing their forms and purposes and how they were built.