Brooklyn Bridge, by Lynn Curlee
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2001
Describes the planning, construction, and history of the Brooklyn Bridge,
celebrated as one of the greatest landmarks and grandest sights of New
York City.
Reading Level: 6.5; Accelerated Reader: 8.2
Building Big by Macaulay, David.
Houghton Mifflin, 2000
"Walter Lorraine books." A companion book to the PBS television
series about the creation of bridges, tunnels, skyscrapers, domes, and
dams, focusing on the connections between the main planning and design
problems that had to be solved and the solutions that were ultimately
constructed.
Reading Level: 5.8; Accelerated Reader: 9.3
Busy Building Book, by Tarsky, Sue.
Putnam's, 1998
Shows what happens on the construction site for a new office building.
Reading Level: 3.7
Accelerated Reader:
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2003
Provides a history of Washington, D.C., focusing on the National Mall, its monuments and surrounding buildings.
Reading level: 5.8; Accclerated Reader: 8.9
City : a Story of Roman Planning and Construction, by David Macaulay
Houghton Mifflin, 1974
Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and
constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.
Frank O. Gehry: Outside In, by Jan Greenberg
DK Ink, 2000
Photographs and text help profile the life and career of architect Frank
O. Gehry Reading Level 4.7; Accelerated Reader: 6.5
Mikaya Press, 1996
A history of the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza and the civilization that produced it. Reading Level: 5.5; Accelerated Reader: 5.6
Dutton Children's Books, 1998
Text and drawings describe the subways, sewers, building foundations, telephone and power systems, columns, cables, pipes, tunnels, and other things found under the ground. Reading Level: 7.6; Accelerated Reader: 6.4
Liberty, by Lynn Curlee
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2000
Discusses all the planning and efforts that went into the construction
of one of the most famous symbols of the United States, the Statue of
Liberty.
Reading Level: 5.2; Accelerated Reader: 8.5
Houghton Mifflin, 2003
Reveals the methods and materials used to construct a mosque in late-sixteenth century Turkey.
Reading Level: 7.5; Accelerated Reader: 8.4
My House Has Stars, by Megan McDonald
Orchard Books, 1996
Young people describe the different kinds of homes they live in around
the world-- all under the stars.
Reading Level: 2.2
Accelerated Reader: 3.2
New Way Things Work, by David Macaulay
Houghton Mifflin, 1998
Originally published as The way things work"--Text and numerous detailed
illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings
of hundreds of machines. Includes new material about digital technology.
Reading Level: 6.2
Explores various architectural styles around the world, depicting churches, fortresses, bridges, air terminals, mills, cliff dwellings, tombs, and lighthouses of particular note. Reading Level: 5.1
Skyscraper: from the ground upby Susan E. Goodman
Knopf, 2004
"In the latest collaboration between Goodman and photographer Doolittle, graceful,
clear text and exciting color photos show the planning and construction of a New York City
skyscraper. Inviting spreads introduce the work of the hundreds of people involved,
from the architects, engineers, and "experts on everything from parking to window washing"
to the construction team that solves incredible technical and logistical challenges" (Booklist)
Reading Level: 6.6; Accelerated Reader: 5.8
