Amazing landmarks

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Title:

Amazing landmarks

Author:

Rajan, Rekha S., author.

ISBN:

9781338652499

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

111 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 30 cm.

Contents:

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).

Reading Level:

IG 780 L Lexile

Corporate Subject:

Sydney Opera House.

Burj Khalifa (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

Subject Term:

Civil engineering.

Building.

Structural engineering.

Historic buildings -- Design and construction.

Monuments -- Design and construction.

Taj Mahal (Agra, India)

Big Ben (Tower clock)

Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.)

Tour Eiffel (Paris, France)

Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Washington, D.C.)

Geographic Term:

Great Wall of China (China)

Panama Canal (Panama)

Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, Calif.)

Genre:

Illustrated works.

Added Author:

Asfour, Alex,

Summary:

"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." --

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Could you build the world's most iconic landmarks?

Could you design the Golden Gate Bridge? Could you construct the Eiffel Tower? Could you decorate the Burj Khalifa? Could you make a budget, draw up the plans, and handle every problem that arises to create something that withstands the test of time?

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 Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure.

Graphic artist Alex Asfour's gorgeous art works seamlessly with engaging photographs to create a standout nonfiction title that will appeal to both kids and educators.

Ideal for any grade schooler with an interest in STEAM!

Author Notes

Rekha S. Rajan, EdD. has been an educator for more than 20 years. She holds a doctorate and master's in education from Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City and a master's in early childhood education from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. Rajan is the author of six books for teachers. Her book Integrating the Performing Arts in Grades K-5 (SAGE, 2012) includes over 60 lesson plans on how to connect the arts with STEM subjects. Her work has been featured on NPR, the National Head Start Association, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the California Alliance for Arts Education, and the National Endowment for the Arts. She lives in Chicago, Illinois, with her family.

Alex Asfour is a graphic designer and the founder of IdeaStorm Studio. He has collaborated with many companies, including Budweiser, USPS, the Washington Post , Uber, and many more. Amazing Landmarks is his children's book debut. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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