I.M. Pei: Architect of Time, Place and Purpose

by Jill Rubalcaba

Book Overview

Jill Rubalcaba tells the conflict-ridden stories behind six of Pei's most celebrated buildings, all turning points in Pei's distinguished career: National Center for Atmospheric Research (Boulder, CO), John F. Kennedy Presidential Library (Boston, MA), National Gallery of Art, East Building (Washington, DC), Fragrant Hill Hotel (near Forbidden City, China), Louvre (Paris, France), and the Miho Museum (Japan). Each story, illustrated with drawings,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761459731
• ISBN13: 9780761459736
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Skyscape
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 11.3" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7