Minni's Favorite Books about Architecture
Our Favorite Books about Architecture
From a humble cabin to a grand palace, every piece of our built world starts out as a simple idea. These stories about architecture encourage us to be curious and imaginative about the world around us. Who builds a bridge or a house and why? What do our homes really need and which fantastical facades are just for fun? Picturesque illustrations and thoughtful story telling make these stories monumental!
Who Built That? Bridges by Didier Cornille
This book presents ten of the best known bridges in the world, from the Brooklyn to the Golden Gate, from small footbridges to the tallest in the world. Budding engineers and architects and are introduced to these concepts through charming step-by-step drawings and accessible text.
If I Built a House by Chris Van Dusen
In this colorful book, Jack is ready to build the house of his dreams, complete with a racetrack, flying room, and gigantic slide! Jack's limitless creativity and infectious enthusiasm will inspire budding young inventors to imagine their own fantastical designs.
Home by Carson Ellis
This stylish story opens little minds to the many places a home can be. Home might be a house in the country, an apartment in the city, or even a shoe. Home may be on the road or the sea, in the realm of myth, or in the artist's own studio. This book is a sweet meditation on the concept of home.
Iggy Peck Architect by Andrea Beaty
This story is all about Iggy’s biggest passion: architecture! His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, though they’re sometimes surprised by his wacky materials. When Iggy is banned from building in school, second grade becomes a bore until one day a fateful field trip lets Iggy Peck show the world his true talents!
Sky High
In this charming illustrated book, two competing neighbors begin embellishing their houses. Soon they find themselves caught up in a race to build the tallest, shiniest, and most decadent skyscraper. Kids will love spotting the funny details hidden in this witty take on an age-old moral.
