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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2014 | Grades 5 and Up
Gr 6–8—Each of these slender volumes introduces a recognizable structure, explaining its social and historical context and why it is remarkable for its architecture and its impact on its society. The texts follow a logical progression from plans to build, through the building process, to ample description of how each one was used in its time, and then to the destruction and current plans for restoration. Photographs, images, and drawings, some of which serv...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2013
In these volumes, ancient architectural wonders are detailed, from the background behind their construction to how they were used to their subsequent decline and eventual conservation and restoration. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More