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Amazing landmarks

"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...

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Main Author: Rajan, Rekha S. (Author)
Other Authors: Asfour, Alex (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Scholastic Press, 2022.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Civil engineering > Juvenile nonfiction.
Building > Juvenile nonfiction.
Structural engineering > Juvenile nonfiction.
Historic buildings > Design and construction > Juvenile nonfiction.
Monuments > Design and construction > Juvenile nonfiction.
Great Wall of China (China) > Juvenile nonfiction.
Taj Mahal (Agra, India) > Juvenile nonfiction.
Big Ben (Tower clock) > Juvenile nonfiction.
Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.) > Juvenile nonfiction.
Tour Eiffel (Paris, France) > Juvenile nonfiction.
Panama Canal (Panama) > Juvenile nonfiction.
Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, Calif.) > Juvenile nonfiction.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Washington, D.C.) > Juvenile nonfiction.
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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"--
Item Description:"Discover the hidden stories behind 10 iconic structures!"--Cover.
Physical Description:111 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 30 cm
Audience:Ages 7-10.
Grades 2-3.
ISBN:9781338652499
1338652494
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 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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