Introduces readers to architecture, providing information about different types of buildings and how they are made.

Examines the connection between problems in architectural planning and design and the solutions that allow structures to be built. Companion book to the PBS series by the same name.

"From the perfect family home to an awesome country farm, build a land for all your favorite LEGO® minifigures" -- Back cover.

Describes the ancient Incan city of Mach Picchu, the ruins of which show the religious beliefs, masterful stonework, wise use of natural resources, and history of the people who ruled the largest indigenous empire of the Americas.

"From a lowly mixture of stone, sand, water, and cement have sprung sidewalks, streets, and skyscrapers, . . . lighthouses and . . . palaces, long bridges and massive dams. In ancient building practices, in modern engineering, and in the architecture of the future, humble concrete plays a mighty role in the creation of the human-made world. With facts and . . . running narrative in the form of repartee-filled speech bubbles, [this book] is . . . informative...

"Discover the essential skills required on the way to becoming an architect in this innovative activity book. Architect Academy gives kids the know-how to plan and draw all sorts of structures, from bridges and schools, to parks and pyramids. Activities range from designing a residential street, and your perfect play park to learning some of the maths skills used by architects, how to read floor plans, and the basics of interior design. The Architect...

"Green-Collar Careers" is a fascinating new series that focuses on 'green' careers. The scope of the fields is broad and detailed, showing all kinds of rewarding and interesting jobs that address issues of conservation and environmentalism. Each title in the series features: mind-portraits of people working in careers; a special section to help readers explore their own interest in, and aptitude for, each field; and, further information, additional...

This children's book explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and machines. From helicopters to submarines, skyscrapers to coal mines, open up a fascinating world packed with unique and detailed cutaway drawings. Whether it's a Spanish galleon or a medieval castle, each cross-section slice or exploded view reveals what's going on inside. See the people swarming inside the Empire State Building, the workers busy backstage at...