Ocean State Libraries

Reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created.

"An interactive book that uses stickers, fold-out pages, transparencies and punch-outs to teach about different styles and materials used in building and designing structures from the past, present, and future."--

"Nature - inspired building designs, materials, and systems can provide better ways for people to thrive in their environments. Learn how designers and engineers use biomimicry to come up with safer, more sustainable, and energy efficient buildings."--Amazon.com.

"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.

A general history and overview of architecture from the Egyptian pyramids to contemporary forms. Discusses Oriental, Islamic, and pre-Columbian architecture as well as European and later styles that developed in the United States.