What We Can Build

Presenting the architecture and the spectacular skills at work in the most inspiring structures on Earth, with the Royal Institute of British Architects. What We Can Build is an exciting, bold and info-packed introduction to the world of architecture. In this book, the words and pictures work together to present a wide variety of structures and styles, explaining just what it takes to dream them up and put them up. From the ancient to the super-modern, this essential resource comes from the expert mind of the Director of Education and Learning at the Royal Institute of British Architects, Dr Jenny Russell, and the practiced pen of award-winning illustrator, Paul Boston. Perfect for curious readers aged 8+. Contents include: The Pyramids of Giza (Egypt), The Great Wall of China, The Colosseum (Italy), Hagia Sophia (Turkey), Notre Dame of Paris (France, The Forbidden City (China), The Chrysler Building (USA), Guggenheim Museums (Bilbao, Spain and New York, USA), Cathedral of Brasilia (Brazil), The Sydney Opera House (Australia), The Space Needle (USA), Petronas Towers (Malaysia), Takatori Catholic Church / The Paper Church (Japan), The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision, The London Eye (UK), Casa Da Musica (Portugal), The Mercedes Benz Museum (Germany), The Burj Khalifa (UAE) The Metropol Parasol (Spain), The Heydar Alieyev Centre (Azerbaijan), The Tree Hotel (Sweden), Benin National Assembly The Royal Institute of British Architects is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Jenny Russell
• Collaboration: Boston Paul (Illustrations)
• Edition: Wayland
• Langues: Anglais
• Recommandation d'âge: à partir de 8 ans
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 11.06.2026
• EAN: 9781526328984
• ISBN: 978-1-5263-2898-4
• Pages: 64
• Catégories: Livres pour enfants et adolescents > Littérature spécialisée (texte ou images) > Sciences naturelles, technique; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Technology / How Things Work-Are Made, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Architecture, Interest age: from c 8 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales), Buildings & construction (Children's / Teenage)