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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
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This book introduces young readers to the environmental impact of housing and building construction, the appliances we use, and the energy we consume. Through full-color photographs, dynamic spotlight facts, and "Solve It!" activities, students are exposed to the current problems with housing construction and are then encouraged to consider sustainable changes that can be made in the future. This volume will not only inform readers but ignite their...
3) Machu Picchu
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Photographs and text offer a tour of Machu Picchu in Peru and information about its history and design.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest museums, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of museums using...
10) Green buildings
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind green buildings. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest libraries, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of libraries...
15) Castle
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 1
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In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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The Eiffel Tower, build for a World's Fair in 1889, has become a permanent symbol of the city of Paris, France. Engineering the Eiffel Towerintroduces readers to its designer, Gustave Eiffel, shows how workers assembled the gigantic tower, and looks at how maintenance crews keep it standing today. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics,...
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2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
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This book explores the science of architecture since ancient times, and examines the life cycle of a building, from design to demolition. It looks at the challenges faced by todays architects, including how to build in areas prone to natural disaster, and how to build sustainably, so that our structures don't end up damaging the planet.
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c2012
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"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.