architecture

Provides a chronological examination of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural works, including his prairie homes, the Taliesin structures, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, and many of his plans and drawings that were never completed; and discussing how contemporary buildings were influenced by Wright's designs.

Explores eight specialty occupations and lists typical job duties and identifies where and how to receive the necessary education and training.

While restoring the front of a church, an old master plasterer rescues an injured pigeon and nurses it back to health.

"A collection of concrete poetry, illustrations, and photographs that shows how young children's constructions, created as they play, are reflected in notable works of architecture from around the world. Includes biographies of the architects, quotations, and sources"--Provided by publisher.

Many structure and design ideas are taken from nature. This is an in-depth look at the structures and designs around the world.

Describes the purpose, location, design, and age of a number of unique structures around the world, including the Tomb of Tutankamun in Thebes, Egypt, the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, the Temple of Kukulcan in Chichen Itza, Mexico, and Independence Hall in Philadelphia.