Author: Ginger Wadsworth
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN: 9780822549031
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Recounts the life of the architect whose projects included designing the Hearst Castle at San Simeon, California.
Julia Morgan, Architect of Dreams
Author: Ginger Wadsworth
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN: 9780822549031
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Recounts the life of the architect whose projects included designing the Hearst Castle at San Simeon, California.
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN: 9780822549031
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Recounts the life of the architect whose projects included designing the Hearst Castle at San Simeon, California.
Julia Morgan's Berkeley City Club
Author: Sarah Gill
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692685501
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
How Julia Morgan came to design the Berkeley City Club in 1930, why the clubhouse is an architectural masterpiece, and what uses it has seen over the past 85 years.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692685501
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
How Julia Morgan came to design the Berkeley City Club in 1930, why the clubhouse is an architectural masterpiece, and what uses it has seen over the past 85 years.
All about Julia Morgan
Author: Phyllis J. Perry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781536443851
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Julia Morgan was born into a world that doubted the ability of women. After becoming the first woman to receive an architecture license in California, she was quickly singled out by William Hearst, who admired her imaginative style and unique projec
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781536443851
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Julia Morgan was born into a world that doubted the ability of women. After becoming the first woman to receive an architecture license in California, she was quickly singled out by William Hearst, who admired her imaginative style and unique projec
Julia Morgan, Architect
Author: Sara Holmes Boutelle
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Biography of Julia Morgan one of the first women to graduate in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and the first women to earn a certificate in architecture from Ecole de Beaux-Arts in Paris
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Biography of Julia Morgan one of the first women to graduate in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and the first women to earn a certificate in architecture from Ecole de Beaux-Arts in Paris
Bernard Maybeck
Author: Sally Byrne Woodbridge
Publisher: Abbeville Publishing Group
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
As for other patrons so loyal that they often hired him to design more than one house. Maybeck also created two of the most beautiful buildings in all of California: the exhilarating Church of Christ, Scientist, in Berkeley, and the gloriously romantic Palace of Fine Arts, in San Francisco. This incisive overview - the first to feature color reproductions of Maybeck's exquisite interiors and exteriors - analyzes every aspect of his life and work. Not only is his.
Publisher: Abbeville Publishing Group
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
As for other patrons so loyal that they often hired him to design more than one house. Maybeck also created two of the most beautiful buildings in all of California: the exhilarating Church of Christ, Scientist, in Berkeley, and the gloriously romantic Palace of Fine Arts, in San Francisco. This incisive overview - the first to feature color reproductions of Maybeck's exquisite interiors and exteriors - analyzes every aspect of his life and work. Not only is his.
Women Trailblazers of California
Author: Gloria G Harris
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1614236216
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
In a series of biographical profiles, this volume celebrates the lives and achievements of women who made history in the Golden State. Throughout California’s history, remarkable women have been at the core of change and innovation. In this fascinating volume, Gloria Harris and Hannah Cohen relate the stories of forty women whose struggles and achievements have paved the way for generations. Coming from all walks of life and entering a variety of fields—from activism and conservation to science, medicine, entertainment, and more—these women overcame prejudice, skepticism and injustice to prove that women can do anything. Visionary architect Julia Morgan designed Hearst Castle; Dolores Huerta co-founded United Farm Workers; Donaldina Cameron, the angry angel of Chinatown, rescued brothel workers; and silent film actress Mary Pickford helped form United Artists Pictures. From fearless pioneers to determined reformers, Harris and Cohen chronicle the triumphs and disappointments of diverse women who dared to take risks and break down barriers.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1614236216
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
In a series of biographical profiles, this volume celebrates the lives and achievements of women who made history in the Golden State. Throughout California’s history, remarkable women have been at the core of change and innovation. In this fascinating volume, Gloria Harris and Hannah Cohen relate the stories of forty women whose struggles and achievements have paved the way for generations. Coming from all walks of life and entering a variety of fields—from activism and conservation to science, medicine, entertainment, and more—these women overcame prejudice, skepticism and injustice to prove that women can do anything. Visionary architect Julia Morgan designed Hearst Castle; Dolores Huerta co-founded United Farm Workers; Donaldina Cameron, the angry angel of Chinatown, rescued brothel workers; and silent film actress Mary Pickford helped form United Artists Pictures. From fearless pioneers to determined reformers, Harris and Cohen chronicle the triumphs and disappointments of diverse women who dared to take risks and break down barriers.
Julia Morgan (pb)
Author: Mark Anthony Wilson
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423636546
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Julia Morgan, America’s first truly independent female architect, left a legacy of more than 700 buildings, many of which are now designated landmarks, in cities throughout California, as well as in Hawaii, Utah, and Illinois. Her work spanned five decades, and the total of her commissions was greater than any other major American architect, including Frank Lloyd Wright. This book tells the remarkable story of this architectural pioneer, and features text, drawings, and photographs of the many buildings that still exist.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 1423636546
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Julia Morgan, America’s first truly independent female architect, left a legacy of more than 700 buildings, many of which are now designated landmarks, in cities throughout California, as well as in Hawaii, Utah, and Illinois. Her work spanned five decades, and the total of her commissions was greater than any other major American architect, including Frank Lloyd Wright. This book tells the remarkable story of this architectural pioneer, and features text, drawings, and photographs of the many buildings that still exist.
Stonehenge
Author: Elizabeth Raum
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607534693
Category : Megalithic monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ancient Wonders, How did people move stones that weighed tons to build these amazing places? Read the stories of the people who built them and uncover the mysteries of these ancient wonders. Book jacket.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607534693
Category : Megalithic monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ancient Wonders, How did people move stones that weighed tons to build these amazing places? Read the stories of the people who built them and uncover the mysteries of these ancient wonders. Book jacket.
Parthenon
Author: Kristine Spanier
Publisher: Pogo Books
ISBN: 9781645277446
Category : Athens (Greece)
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Parthenon while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about ancient Greece the cultural history behind this temple. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the historical site. Children can learn more about the Parthenon using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Parthenon also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Parthenon is part of Jump!'s Whole Wide World series.
Publisher: Pogo Books
ISBN: 9781645277446
Category : Athens (Greece)
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Parthenon while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about ancient Greece the cultural history behind this temple. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the historical site. Children can learn more about the Parthenon using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Parthenon also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Parthenon is part of Jump!'s Whole Wide World series.
Machu Picchu
Author: Elizabeth Raum
Publisher: Ancient Wonders
ISBN: 9781622432417
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Describes the mystery of Machu Picchu, including how and why it was built, the emperor who lived there, why it was abandoned, and what the ruin is like today.
Publisher: Ancient Wonders
ISBN: 9781622432417
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Describes the mystery of Machu Picchu, including how and why it was built, the emperor who lived there, why it was abandoned, and what the ruin is like today.