Name: 13 Buildings Children Should Know
Brand: Penguin Random House
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

The premise behind *13 Buildings Children Should Know* is that kids' fascination with buildings is a natural outgrowth of their curiosity about anything strange, huge, or complex. The book brings together 13 architectural wonders that have intrigued children for years, including Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, and the Tower of Pisa.

Each building featured in  *13 Buildings Children Should Know*  is pictured in color photographs,  cross-sections ,  and/or  ground plans, with timelines tracing the buildings' developments and changes over time.

The text is straightforward, containing fascinating facts about the design, historical use, and construction techniques of each building. For example, the Tower of Pisa continues to lean despite multiple attempts at straightening it, and the Taj Mahal was built as a memorial. 

Children can read about pyramids built by men with pulleys, an opera house shaped like a sailboat, and a museum built like a spiral. A more recent architectural wonder featured in the book is the  so-called  &quot;bird's nest&quot;&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;Beijing National Stadium, where the 2008 Summer Olympics were held.

All great buildings begin with a vision and a dream&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;this book may serve as inspiration for the architects of tomorrow. Games, quizzes, drawings, and other activities help heighten interest and increase knowledge about the world's most impressive structures.
Annette Roeder is a practicing architect as well as the author and illustrator of numerous children's books. 
  Author&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;Annette Roeder. 
  Hardcover. 48&nbsp;pages. 9&frac12;&quot;&nbsp;&times; 11&quot; (24&nbsp;cm&nbsp;&times; 28&nbsp;cm).




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Read up on the romantic idealism of Titian, the gorgeous colors of Cézanne, the graffiti-inspired figures of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more. *13 Painters Children Should Know* is a fun and engaging introduction to popular painters.

Written for readers ages 9–12, this book presents painters in chronologically arranged, double-page spreads that feature beautiful reproductions, interesting facts, biographical information, and comparisons to other painters. 

Author — Florian Heine.

Hardcover. 48 pages. 9½" × 11" (25 cm × 28 cm).

Read up on the romantic idealism of Titian, the gorgeous colors of Cézanne, the graffiti-inspired figures of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more. *13 Painters Children Should Know* is a fun and engaging introduction to popular painters. Author — Florian Heine. Author — Florian Heine.

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*50 Portraits You Should Know* is a wide-ranging collection of iconic portraits by renowned artists, each with their own unique style and story to tell. Arranged chronologically, the portraits exemplify either an important moment in history or a turning point in the artist’s career.

Exquisite full-page reproductions of the works are accompanied by engaging and enlightening texts. Learn more about Van Eyck’s "Man in a Turban," Da Vinci’s "Mona Lisa," Vermeer’s "Girl With a Pearl Earring," Sargent’s "Madame X," Kahlo’s "Self-Portrait with Necklace," Warhol’s "Marilyn," and more. 

An introductory essay on the history and importance of the portrait in art history and brief biographies of each artist included round out this must-have reference.


Paperback. 7¾" × 9½" (20 cm × 24 cm).


*50 Portraits You Should Know* is a wide-ranging collection of 50 iconic portraits by renowned artists, each with their own unique style and story to tell. Arranged chronologically, the portraits exemplify either an important moment in history or a turning point in the artist’s career.

This book brings together 13 architectural wonders that have intrigued children for years, including Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, and the Tower of Pisa. It includes games, quizzes, drawings, and other activities.

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This book brings together 13 architectural wonders that have intrigued children for years, including Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, Germany's Neuschwanstein Castle, and the Tower of Pisa. It includes games, quizzes, drawings, and other activities. Author — Annette Roeder.

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