This book draws on examples from every period in history to explain the principles of building. The projects and their explanations show how basic principles and human ingenuity combine to create durable and engaging architecture. Explains how tents, houses, stadiums, and bridges are built, and how to build models of such structures using materials found around the home. This a recommended resource for Picturing America project from the National Endowment for the Humanities. (Elementary School (K-5); Middle School (6-8); High School (9-12))
TRC audience:
High School (9-12)
Middle School (6-8)
Elementary (K-5)
TRC subject:
Architecture
Picturing America Resource
19th Century (1800-1865)
19th Century (1866-1899)
20th Century (1900-1945)
20th Century (1946-1999)
18th Century and Earlier
TRC format:
Book