Description
When one looks around, one will see a tremendous variety in designs of structures. Young people will wonder why there are so many different looks to what are basically all buildings. This wonderful book takes young readers on a journey through time and distance to take a look at structures from the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Palace of Versailles, from the Hagia Sofia to the White House.
With sections of four to six pages, there is room to show drawings of the structure as well as cut-away drawings or floor plans and close-up drawings of significant parts such as columns or turrets as well as similar structures.
The text, written by Tom Velcovsky, addresses the style and how it was developed, what the influences were, and how history played a role. The writing is conversational and accessible for young readers and shows excellent research. The illustrations by Marie Kraus are spectacular in their detail, yet have the warmth and richness that can only be found in illustration as opposed to photographs.
While the book is marketed to young readers, ages ten to fourteen, it will appeal to older readers as well.
