Curious Constructions: A Peculiar Portfolio of Fifty Fascinating Structures (Uncommon Compendiums)

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Synopsis
An illustrated collection of unusual architecture, perfect for young builders, written with a &“wry humor&” that is sure to &“keep readers entertained&” (Publishers Weekly). Curious about constructions? Inside this book, you&’ll come face-to-face with fifty incredible structures, including: a fire-breathing octopus sculpture; the skateboard ramp you&’d need to jump the Great Wall of China; a whole community of tree houses in Costa Rica; and a life-size X-Wing Starfighter built of Legos. These and many more fascinating accounts of constructions both fantastically useful and gloriously unnecessary await inquisitive readers, aspiring engineers, and anyone who ever looked at a skyscraper and thought, &“Yeah, but what if it had a roller coaster on top?&” &“Hearst obviously had a lot of fun compiling this interesting assortment of man-made creations, making great use of wit and puns.&” —School Library Journal
Copyright:
2017

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
112 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781452162492
Related ISBNs:
9781452144849
Publisher:
Chronicle Books LLC
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Matt Johnstone, Michael Hearst
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Technology
Grade Levels:
Kindergarten, First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Pre-Kindergarten
Reading Age:
0–11
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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