Surveyors, heavy-equipment operators, plumbers and carpenters – among others, are all introduced to the reader. Illustrating perfectly the teamwork involved, and the different roles each vocation plays in the construction of the house. The book delves right into the complexities of house-building. Through detailed illustration and seamless, cartoon-esque dialogue, building a doghouse, becomes a gateway for building everything!
It does so in a unique way – by telling a story of five friends who’re seeking to build a doghouse for their dog, Max. Look at That Building!: A First Book of Structures by Scot RitchieĪ First Book of Structures introduces children to the building blocks of buildings – from foundations, to beams, frames and other fundamental elements of any structure. Iggy will inspire any and all who read this book to explore the architectural universe, regardless of who may doubt them.ģ. Iggy has to overcome various obstacles in his quest for architectural excellence – namely, the obstacle of doubt, from his Grade 2 teacher, no less. This bestseller tells the story of the brilliant Iggy Peck, a young architect with a penchant for building things, a creative mind, and a fantastic imagination. Accompanying the intriguing tales of the constructing of these architectural icons, are fantastic illustrations which help bring the words – and the structures to life on the page.
The book provides detailed explanations of how iconic structures, like the Pyramids of Giza came to be – including details about the people who made them happen. The Story of Buildings: From the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and Beyond by Patrick Dillon & Stephen Biesty The Aspiring Architect: An Activity Book for Kidsġ5 Awesome Architecture Books for Kids (with Images and a Short Description)ġ.The Three Little Pigs: An Architectural Tale.Under Every Roof: A Kid’s Style and Field Guide to the Architecture of American Houses.Skyscrapers!: Super Structures to Design & Build.Cool Architecture: Filled with Fantastic Facts for Kids of all Ages.Look at That Building!: A First Book of Structures.The Story of Buildings: From the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and Beyond.15 Awesome Architecture Books for Kids (List Only) Many of these books sit on my bookshelf, right next to my very complicated, nerdy books for Architects.īut first, I’ll give you a quick and dirty list of these books, then give you pictures and short explanations about each book. In my 3 years of volunteering with Architects in Schools, I’ve discovered that there are some amazing architecture books available for kids!!! Below is a list of these really great architecture books. Architects in Schools gives each of its design professionals a 6-week residency in a Portland elementary school. Each year, I volunteer for a program called Architects in Schools, which is sponsored by the Architecture Foundation of Oregon.
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