Best Children's Architecture Books

The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue, and grandeur. In the Caldecott Honor Book Castle , David Macaulay--author, illustrator, former architect and teacher--sets his sights on the creation and destiny of Lord Kevin's magnificent castle perched on a bluff overlooking the sea. This talented author also has a keen sense of irony and tragedy, which is played out in the intricacies of the human story: a castle can be built as a fortress, but ultimately it becomes obsolete when humans discover that cooperation works best.

Discover the true story of the Twin Towers—how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed. Jim O'Connor is the author of "What Was Pompeii?," "What Was the Battle of Gettysburg?," and "Who Is Bob Dylan?" At the tip of Manhattan, by 8:20 a.m., people were streaming in from subways and from Staten Island ferryboats. At the famous Windows on the World restaurant, several companies were hosting business breakfasts. Everyone in all four planes was killed, including the nineteen men who had hijacked the flights and carried out the attacks. And the Hudson River, to the west of New Amsterdam, offered a route to fur trading posts farther inland. After that, New York City became the trading center of a new, young country: the United States of America. Because of that, over time six bridges as well as four tunnels—two under the East River and two under the Hudson—were constructed to connect Manhattan to mainland areas. Many of these transportation routes are overseen by an agency called the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. It has control over the port, covering a twenty-five-mile circle, with the Statue of Liberty at the center. In the middle of the twentieth century, the Port Authority headed the biggest building project in New York’s history—the construction of two skyscrapers, each 110 stories.

Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them. "City charts the planning and building of an imaginary Roman city, 'Verbonia.'.

But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little , Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan's unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope. Gr 4–6—Budding fans and die-hard Ivanites alike will appreciate this sumptuous, oversize edition of Applegate's spare yet resonant Newbery Award—winning work, inspired by actual events, about a gorilla put on display at a mall and his journey to freedom. Bonus materials add appeal and context: Applegate's Newbery acceptance speech; a copy of the real Ivan's "autograph" (fingerprint); a letter from Jodi Carrigan, the zookeeper who helped care for Ivan at Zoo Atlanta (where he lived after leaving the mall); and sketches and illustrations that were considered for the original edition.—Mahnaz Dar, School Library Journal ★ “Will capture readers’ hearts and never let go. Quite simply, this story is life changing.” (Patricia MacLachlan, Newbery Medal-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall).

Nikki’s sure she can handle everything, but will all the excitement cause new problems for Nikki and Brandon, now that cameras are everywhere Nikki goes? Between filming the show, band practice, voice lessons, dance rehearsals, studying, and homework, Nikki is barely able to squeeze in time with her crush, Brandon. Overall, this is a seamless fit with the rest of the series and will be popular with fans of the previous books.—Anne Bozievich, Friendship Elementary School, Glen Rock, PA Rachel Renée Russell is an attorney who prefers writing tween books to legal briefs.

Perfect for bedtime reading, car trips, playtime, or anytime, Let’s Find Momo is part art book, part puzzle book, and all fun! “This is the perfect book for interacting with your children, keeping them occupied on a plane orcar ride, or settling down with together before bedtime. Let’s Find Momo is his third collaboration with Andrew, following Find Momo (Quirk, 2014) and Find Momo Coast to Coast (Quirk, 2015).

A NEWER, REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION OF THIS BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE, The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary (DOG DAYS EDITION), INCLUDES 32 NEW PAGES ABOUT THE THIRD WIMPY KID MOVIE, DOG DAYS, PLUS AN ALL-NEW COVER ILLUSTRATION. Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and five-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner for Favorite Book.