Animal Architects
Amazing Animals Who Build Their Homes
Published on 7. September 2015
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-78067-653-1 (ISBN)
Description
A fantastic, original exploration of how animals build their homes and the fascinating structures they create.
From gladiator frogs to chimpanzees, learn about how animals all over the world build their homes. Each spread contains a beautiful, colourful illustration of each animal and its home, plus a unique fold-out information panel, with stats and a simple architectural diagram showcasing the creation of the 'architect'. Look inside chimpanzee nests, beaver dams, termite mounds, stork nests and many more - and get to know the clever animals who build them!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 11 years
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Illustrations
40
Dimensions
Height: 24 cm
Width: 24 cm
ISBN-13
978-1-78067-653-1 (9781780676531)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Daniel Nassar taught Architectural Design and construction at the University of Chile and now runs his own architecture company in Barcelona. He has a PhD in Architectural Design and has always thought animal constructions to be a source of inspiration for human architecture. Julio Antonio Blasco is an illustrator, painter and designer who has previously published three other books for children. His book Sofia o el Pendolaje won four awards. His latest book, La Ladrona de Sellos, is to be published shortly by Edelvives.