Cathedral : The Story of Its Construction, Paperback by MacAulay, David, ISBN 0395316685, ISBN-13 9780395316689, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Presents an ingenious, splendidly illustrated look at the step-by-step building and construction of a thirteenth-century Gothic cathedral
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100395316685
ISBN-139780395316689
eBay Product ID (ePID)127953
Product Key Features
Book TitleCathedral : by the Author of the Way Things Work
Number of Pages80 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicArchitecture, Buildings / Religious, Technology / How Things Work-Are Made, Technology / Inventions
Publication Year1981
IllustratorYes
GenreArchitecture, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorDavid Macaulay
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight13 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN73-006634
Dewey Edition20
Reviews"This marvelous book recreates the building of a French Gothic cathedral from the hewing down of half a forest to the placement of the last sheet of lead on the spire. Macaulay uses voluminous knowledge and pen-and-ink sketches accompanied by a brief clear narrative." Time Magazine, This marvelous book recreates the building of a French Gothic cathedral from the hewing down of half a forest to the placement of the last sheet of lead on the spire. Macaulay uses voluminous knowledge and pen-and-ink sketches accompanied by a brief clear narrative.
Grade FromFifth Grade
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal726.6
SynopsisThis richly illustrated book shows the intricate step-by-step process of an imaginary cathedral's growth., A Caldecott Honor Book Readers worldwide recognize Caldecott Medal winner David Macaulay's imaginary Cathedral of Chutreaux. This critically acclaimed book has been translated into a dozen languages and remains a classic of children's literature and a touchstone for budding architects. Cathedral' s numerous awards include a Caldecott Honor and designation as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year for Macaulay's intricate pen-and-ink illustrations. Journey back to centuries long ago and visit the fictional people of twelfth-, thirteenth-, and fourteenth-century Europe whose dreams, like Cathedral, stand the test of time., Readers worldwide recognize Caldecott Medal winner David Macaulay's imaginary Cathedral of Chutreaux. This critically acclaimed book has been translated into a dozen languages and remains a classic of children's literature and a touchstone for budding architects. Cathedral' s numerous awards include a prestigious Caldecott Honor and designation as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year for Macaulay's intricate pen-and-ink illustrations. Journey back to centuries long ago and visit the fictional people of twelfth-, thirteenth-, and fourteenth-century Europe whose dreams, like Cathedral, stand the test of time. This title has been selected as a Common Core text exemplar (Grades 6-8, Informational Texts: Science, Mathematics, and Technical Studies)., A Caldecott Honor Book Readers worldwide recognize Caldecott Medal winner David Macaulay's imaginary Cathedral of Chutreaux. This critically acclaimed book has been translated into a dozen languages and remains a classic of children's literature and a touchstone for budding architects. Cathedral's numerous awards include a Caldecott Honor and designation as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year for Macaulay's intricate pen-and-ink illustrations. Journey back to centuries long ago and visit the fictional people of twelfth-, thirteenth-, and fourteenth-century Europe whose dreams, like Cathedral, stand the test of time.