| Built to Last Contributor(s): Macaulay, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 0547342403 ISBN-13: 9780547342405 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $24.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Architecture - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers - Chapter Books - Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books - General |
| Dewey: 729 |
| LCCN: 2011286216 |
| Lexile Measure: 1280 |
| Physical Information: 0.91" H x 8.65" W x 11.24" (2.55 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Cultural Region - French - Cultural Region - Western Europe - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 140832 Reading Level: 8.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This new book--inspired by three classic, award-winning books--reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created. Macaulay has revised texts based on new research, created gorgeous new drawings, in some cases wholly re-imagined scenes from the books--bringing Castle and Cathedral to life in full-color for the very first time. The resulting illustrations add to the reader's understanding of these buildings, capturing intriguing new perspectives and a depth of detail in structure and atmosphere. This impeccably researched volume is not only a necessary addition to the bookshelf of any David Macaulay or architecture fan, but will delight readers of all ages who are experiencing his work for the first time. |
Contributor Bio(s): Macaulay, David: - David Macaulay is an award-winning author and illustrator whose books have sold millions of copies in the United States alone, and his work has been translated into a dozen languages. Macaulay has garnered numerous awards including the Caldecott Medal and Honor Awards, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, the Christopher Award, an American Institute of Architects Medal, and the Washington Post-Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award. In 2006, he was the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, given "to encourage people of outstanding talent to pursue their own creative, intellectual, and professional inclinations." Superb design, magnificent illustrations, and clearly presented information distinguish all of his books. David Macaulay lives with his family in Vermont. |