Prairie Boy: Frank Lloyd Wright Turns The Heartland Into A Home
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- Synopsis
- A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People * A NSTA/CBC Best STEM BookFrank Lloyd Wright, a young boy from the prairie, becomes America's first world-famous architect in this inspirational nonfiction picture book introducing organic architecture -- a style he created based on the relationship between buildings and the natural world -- which transformed the American home.Frank Lloyd Wright loved the Wisconsin prairie where he was born, with its wide-open sky and waves of tall grass. As his family moved across the United States, young Frank found his own home in shapes: rectangles, triangles, half-moons, and circles. When he returned to his beloved prairie, Frank pursued a career in architecture. But he didn't think the Victorian-era homes found there fit the prairie landscape. Using his knowledge and love of shapes, Frank created houses more organic to the land. He redesigned the American home inside and out, developing a truly unique architecture style that celebrated the country's landscape and lifestyle. Author Barb Rosenstock and artist Christopher Silas Neal explore the early life and creative genius of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, highlighting his passion, imagination, and ingenuity.
- Copyright:
- 2019
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 32 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781635923544
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781629794402
- Publisher:
- Astra Publishing House
- Date of Addition:
- 11/13/22
- Copyrighted By:
- Barb Rosenstock
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs
- Grade Levels:
- Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
- Reading Age:
- 7–10
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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