Amazing landmarks : discover the hidden stories behind 10 iconic structures! / written by Rekha S. Rajan ; illustrated by Alex Asfour.
"This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1338652494
- ISBN: 9781338652499
- Physical Description: 111 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 30 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Scholastic Press, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Discover the hidden stories behind 10 iconic structures!"--Cover.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The Great Wall of China (China, 220 CE) -- The Taj Mahal (Agra, India, 1653) -- Big Ben (London, England, 1859) -- The Statue of Liberty (New York City, United States, 1886) -- The Eiffel Tower (Paris, France, 1889) -- The Panama Canal (Panama, 1914) -- The Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, United States, 1937) -- The Sydney Opera House (Sydney, Australia, 1973) -- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Washington, DC, United States, 1982) -- The Burj Khalifa (Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2010).
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 7-10. Scholastic Press.Grades 2-3. Scholastic Press.IG780L Lexile
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- Subject:
- Building > Juvenile literature.
Civil engineering > Juvenile literature.
Historic buildings > Design and construction > Juvenile literature.
Monuments > Design and construction > Juvenile literature.
Structural engineering > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Illustrated works.
Informational works.
Available copies
- 11 of 11 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
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- 0 current holds with 11 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Madison Main Library | J 624 RAJ (Text) | 30229101260676 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | J 624 RAJAN (Text) | 37807000052531 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Farmville Public Library | J 624 RAJ (Text) | 23900000103887 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| George H. & Laura E. Brown Library | J 624 Raj (Text) | 30308101304153 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Goldsboro Library | J 624 RAJ (Text) | 900005000172832 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Gunn Memorial Public Library | J624 RAJ (Text) | 34621991207302 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Haywood County Main Library | J624 Rajan (Text) | 33115007699064 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Montgomery County Public Library | J 624 R (Text) | 38198050004348 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Pembroke Public Library | J624 RAJAN (Text) | 34510611149772 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Person County Library | J 624 RAJ (Text) | 34622001643783 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
