Who built the first houses? What's the difference between an arch and an architrave? How does a dome stay up? Who invented concrete? Can you build a house from paper? If you want to know more about the buildings around you, this entertaining illustrated guide is a perfect introduction to architecture around the world. From the mud huts of ancient history to today's towering edifices, you can explore iconic buildings and find out more about the people who created them. You'll also discover the development of different building materials, from mud and straw to paper, steel and reinforced concrete.
| ISBN: | 9781787080287 |
| Publication date: | 7th April 2019 |
| Author: | Eduard Altarriba, Berta Bardí I Milà |
| Publisher: | Button Books an imprint of GMC Publications |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 47 pages |
| Reading age: | 8+ |
| Series: | Discovering Big Ideas |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Architecture, buildings and construction History |
Who built the first houses? What's the difference between an arch and an architrave?
Discovering Architecture is aimed at readers aged 8 and over.
Discovering Architecture features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Architecture, buildings and construction, History
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Discovering Architecture was written by Eduard Altarriba, Berta Bardí I Milà and published by Button Books an imprint of GMC Publications
Discovering Architecture has 47 pages
Yes it is part of Discovering Big Ideas series
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.