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Mind-boggling Buildings

by Michael Cox   |  Ages 9-12
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Fantastic feats of architecture and engineering!

"Mind-boggling Buildings" is perfect for anyone with a fascination for the bizarre and incredible. The book takes you on a journey through the history of ambitious architecture, from buildings with strange features to the architects themselves. With fascinating insights into the creatives minds that dreamed up these monumental buildings, the book offers a glimpse into the history of humanity's quest for impressive constructions. It also provides an opportunity for readers to design their own skyscrapers, making it the ideal choice for any aspiring architects or engineers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Mind-boggling Buildings

by Michael Cox   |  Ages 9-12
$4.90 Now $3.90 Save 20%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$12.80  

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ISBN: 9780590198639
Authors: Michael Cox
Publisher: Hippo/Scholastic
Date of Publication: 1998-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Educational
Related Topics: Science & Nature, Reference
Goodreads rating: 3.61
(rated by 67 readers)

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First houses were made of mud.so they got washed away every time it rained. Next architects went wild - take the temple that was deliberately built to tilt, the bouncy castle made of stone, and the office block with the features of a car. Now the sky's the limit. Who'll be next to break the record for the tallest building in the world? This mind-boggling guide opens the window on awesome architects and barmy builders. Meet the con man who built up his bank balance by selling Big Ben and the architect who got lost in his own building. Visit a palace full of mirrors, the woman with a door in her foot and a castle made of ice. PLUS design your own superstar skyscraper, If you want to be in the know, get The Knowledge!
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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Fantastic feats of architecture and engineering!

"Mind-boggling Buildings" is perfect for anyone with a fascination for the bizarre and incredible. The book takes you on a journey through the history of ambitious architecture, from buildings with strange features to the architects themselves. With fascinating insights into the creatives minds that dreamed up these monumental buildings, the book offers a glimpse into the history of humanity's quest for impressive constructions. It also provides an opportunity for readers to design their own skyscrapers, making it the ideal choice for any aspiring architects or engineers.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.