Great Building Stories of the Past

by Peter Kent

Book Overview

Great Building Stories of the Past recounts the fascinating histories of nine of the world's greatest architectural achievements, from the 2.3 million blocks of white limestone used in Egypt's Great Pyramid to Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok Airport, so vast it can be seen from space. Captivating full-color drawings detailing the idea, construction, and final outcome illustrate the incredible stories of how and why the Great Wall of China was built, the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195218469
• ISBN13: 9780195218466
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.8" x 12.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7