Author: Katie Kawa
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482457415
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Architecture is a very special kind of art, and sometimes it veers into the oddest places of our imaginations. Buildings both inspired by the past and looking ahead to the future are common sights, but America is full of goofy buildings in weird places, from a building shaped like a picnic basket in Ohio to man-made dinosaurs standing guard in California. This book takes an exciting look at some of the strangest places in the United States with colorful photographs and engaging stories about the how and why of these oftentimes massive construction projects.
America's Oddest Buildings
Author: Katie Kawa
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482457415
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Architecture is a very special kind of art, and sometimes it veers into the oddest places of our imaginations. Buildings both inspired by the past and looking ahead to the future are common sights, but America is full of goofy buildings in weird places, from a building shaped like a picnic basket in Ohio to man-made dinosaurs standing guard in California. This book takes an exciting look at some of the strangest places in the United States with colorful photographs and engaging stories about the how and why of these oftentimes massive construction projects.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482457415
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Architecture is a very special kind of art, and sometimes it veers into the oddest places of our imaginations. Buildings both inspired by the past and looking ahead to the future are common sights, but America is full of goofy buildings in weird places, from a building shaped like a picnic basket in Ohio to man-made dinosaurs standing guard in California. This book takes an exciting look at some of the strangest places in the United States with colorful photographs and engaging stories about the how and why of these oftentimes massive construction projects.
Totally Strange Buildings
Author: Lisa M. Herrington
Publisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531228975
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Introduces such buildings as the Kansas City Public Library, the basket building, and the Chapel of the Holy Cross, describing what makes them so unusual.
Publisher: Children's Press
ISBN: 9780531228975
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Introduces such buildings as the Kansas City Public Library, the basket building, and the Chapel of the Holy Cross, describing what makes them so unusual.
Totally Strange Buildings
Author: Lisa M. Herrington
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780531272985
Category : Buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Simple text and photographs introduce the reader to strange buildings found across the nation.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780531272985
Category : Buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Simple text and photographs introduce the reader to strange buildings found across the nation.
Bizarre Buildings
Author: Paul Cattermole
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
A well-illustrated survey of some of the world's most extreme and sometimes weird buildings and structures. Some are personal expressions and follies, others are innovative and iconic masterpieces by architects, all are intriguing.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
A well-illustrated survey of some of the world's most extreme and sometimes weird buildings and structures. Some are personal expressions and follies, others are innovative and iconic masterpieces by architects, all are intriguing.
America's Oddest Historical Moments
Author: M. H. Seeley
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482457512
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
America can be a weird place, but thankfully much of that weirdness is long in the past. From failed assassinations to the long stretch of time a town in New Jersey thought tomatoes were deadly poison, readers will love taking a trip through some of Americas strangest stories of yore. Full-color photographs paired with vivid historical retellings bring these stories to life for modern readers eager to relive some of the pasts funniest and oddest tales.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482457512
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
America can be a weird place, but thankfully much of that weirdness is long in the past. From failed assassinations to the long stretch of time a town in New Jersey thought tomatoes were deadly poison, readers will love taking a trip through some of Americas strangest stories of yore. Full-color photographs paired with vivid historical retellings bring these stories to life for modern readers eager to relive some of the pasts funniest and oddest tales.
Freaky-Strange Buildings
Author: Michael Sandler
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1617723053
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Describes some of the most unusual buildings in the world, including a hotel built of salt and an office building that looks like a basket, and compares their various features to similar characteristics of other things.
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1617723053
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Describes some of the most unusual buildings in the world, including a hotel built of salt and an office building that looks like a basket, and compares their various features to similar characteristics of other things.
Historic Buildings of America as Seen and Described by Famous Writers; with Numerous Illustrations
Author: Esther Singleton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Weird America
Author: Various
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781482458886
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
America is a wonderful and oftentimes weird place. Its true: some of the oddest things on Earth are found inside the 50 states. Since its founding in 1776, the United States has collected some freaky history, witnessed strange crimes, and endured wild fashion fads. Freaky topics like fads and odd American museums and weird buildings make this series full of fun and interesting stories, and unique graphics and full-color photographs help bring all of Americas weirdest nooks and crannies out in full view.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781482458886
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
America is a wonderful and oftentimes weird place. Its true: some of the oddest things on Earth are found inside the 50 states. Since its founding in 1776, the United States has collected some freaky history, witnessed strange crimes, and endured wild fashion fads. Freaky topics like fads and odd American museums and weird buildings make this series full of fun and interesting stories, and unique graphics and full-color photographs help bring all of Americas weirdest nooks and crannies out in full view.
America's Oddest Hobbies
Author: Michael Canfield
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482440156
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Leisure time is for people do anything they want, but sometimes their interests are really freaky. While some people like to read books and others play board games with their families, many hobbies are a bit stranger. This wild book looks at the collections Americans treasure and the games they loveeven if the collection is of their own fingernails and the game is bug fighting! Engaging subject matter and incredible photos show Americans relaxing in the oddest ways imaginable, delighting even the most reluctant of readers.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482440156
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Leisure time is for people do anything they want, but sometimes their interests are really freaky. While some people like to read books and others play board games with their families, many hobbies are a bit stranger. This wild book looks at the collections Americans treasure and the games they loveeven if the collection is of their own fingernails and the game is bug fighting! Engaging subject matter and incredible photos show Americans relaxing in the oddest ways imaginable, delighting even the most reluctant of readers.
America's Oddest Museums
Author: M. H. Seeley
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482457598
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Museums are fun places to learn about things from the past. History museums and art museums are familiar, but what about something a bit weirder? Who would visit a museum all about death? Or what about the food Spam? Readers take a walk on the weird side of displays and dioramas full of wacky things like failed consumer products, creepy old pharmacies, and more in this wild book sure to bring everyone from reluctant readers to avid museum-goersto the edge of their seats.
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 1482457598
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Museums are fun places to learn about things from the past. History museums and art museums are familiar, but what about something a bit weirder? Who would visit a museum all about death? Or what about the food Spam? Readers take a walk on the weird side of displays and dioramas full of wacky things like failed consumer products, creepy old pharmacies, and more in this wild book sure to bring everyone from reluctant readers to avid museum-goersto the edge of their seats.