Description
Discover the captivating world of architecture and cultural diversity with 'Wonderful Houses Around the World.' This beautifully illustrated book invites young readers on a journey through various homes, showcasing the uniqueness of architectural styles from across the globe. Ideal for children, this book presents stunning photographic spreads that feature families in their distinct environments, whether nestled in a serene yurt in Mongolia or living amidst the colorful thatched towers of Togo. Engaging cutaway illustrations reveal interior family life, sparking curiosity and enhancing cultural awareness. Each profile is enriched with informative captions detailing the geographical location, environmental factors influencing the design, and typical daily activities of the inhabitants. Perfect as an educational resource, 'Wonderful Houses Around the World' promotes wonder about global diversity while nurturing a deep appreciation for different cultures. Shipping for this item is free, with an estimated delivery of up to 6 weeks. Please note, once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780936070346 | Format: Trade paperback (US) | Year: 2005 | Publisher: Shelter Publications.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780936070346
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2005
Publisher: Shelter Publications
Description:
Fascinating and unique, Wonderful Houses Around the World gives children a welcome entrée into other places and other lives throughout the world. Glorious two-page photographic spreads capture families outside their homes, be they simple or imposing. Detailed cutaway illustrations reveal the inside of each house, showing the various family members engaged in typical daily activities. Captions explain where each house is located, the environmental conditions that affect the house design, how the family lives in the home, and their possessions — all providing interesting glimpses of life in other cultures. The ten houses profiled include a red mud dwelling with thatched towers in Togo, a yurt in Mongolia, a steep-roofed, shake-covered house in Transylvania, and a large donut-shaped communal building for 300 in China. This book increases children's wonder about and cultural awareness of the many different people and ways of life around the world.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780936070346
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2005
Publisher: Shelter Publications
Description:
Fascinating and unique, Wonderful Houses Around the World gives children a welcome entrée into other places and other lives throughout the world. Glorious two-page photographic spreads capture families outside their homes, be they simple or imposing. Detailed cutaway illustrations reveal the inside of each house, showing the various family members engaged in typical daily activities. Captions explain where each house is located, the environmental conditions that affect the house design, how the family lives in the home, and their possessions — all providing interesting glimpses of life in other cultures. The ten houses profiled include a red mud dwelling with thatched towers in Togo, a yurt in Mongolia, a steep-roofed, shake-covered house in Transylvania, and a large donut-shaped communal building for 300 in China. This book increases children's wonder about and cultural awareness of the many different people and ways of life around the world.