X Ray Picture Book of Big Buildings of the Ancient World (X-ray Picture Books) - Hardcover

Joanne Jessop

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9780749609511: X Ray Picture Book of Big Buildings of the Ancient World (X-ray Picture Books)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0749609516 ISBN 13: 9780749609511

Publisher: Franklin Watts Ltd, 1992

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Uses dramatic illustrations to "see inside" buildings. The book selects ten subjects and presents an in-depth view of their construction and workings. Unusual perspectives, close-ups, magnifications and cutaways provide new insights and views.

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Gr 3-6-Jessop examines 10 ``big'' buildings, devoting two double-page spreads to each. The first spread gives brief historical information and an overview of the structure, while the second one offers more detailed information on construction techniques, materials, and architectural elements. Full-color, cut-away drawings are used frequently, but occasionally are too small to be of much value. The Great Pyramid, the Colosseum, Notre Dame, Mont St. Michel, and the Forbidden City are included, among others. Pages are cluttered with illustrations and text, and details are often repeated. A two-page glossary defines many unfamiliar words, although no pronunciation assistance is provided. The index is detailed but seems unnecessary, since the book will be used mostly for browsing. More buildings, but fewer details, are offered in Philip Wilkinson's Amazing Buildings (Dorling Kindersley, 1993). Purchase Jessop's title only where demand is high.-Jeanette Larson, Texas State Library, Austin

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