From Pyramids to Palaces

Architecture around the World

Marie Kraus, Tom Velcovsky, Jiri Bartunek

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Albatross Funnybooks
01 November 2024

Children's & Educational; Buildings & construction (Children's&YA)

Explore the fascinating world of architecture, from ancient monuments to modern structures, and decode architectural styles and history in this engaging non-fiction book.

This non-fiction compendium takes readers on a global tour of architectural wonders, from ancient monuments that have withstood the test of time to the new streamlined modern structures that define our contemporary landscape. Explore iconic buildings by uncovering the intricate secrets of architectural styles and the rich histories they represent. From the timeworn exterior of the Great Pyramid of Giza to the smooth sleek lines of the White House, this book offers an immersive exploration of architectural diversity, offering readers a lens through which to decipher the architectural language of the structures that surround us.

Aimed at adolescents ages 1014, this book transcends age barriers, offering a window into the world of architecture for all. Through vivid content and imagery, it offers an exciting journey through history and design. Young readers seeking a deeper understanding of architecture will gain deep insights into the world's architectural legacy. It's not just a book; it's a key to unlocking architectural secrets, an educational resource, and a visual delight. Whether for personal enrichment or education, this invaluable guide will deepen your appreciation for our shared global architectural heritage.

By: Tom Velcovsky, Jiri Bartunek
Illustrated by: Marie Kraus
Imprint: Albatross Funnybooks
Dimensions: Height: 320mm, Width: 241mm,
ISBN: 9788000070964
ISBN 10: 8000070960
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 01 November 2024
Recommended Age: From 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

The Great Pyramid of Giza Pyramid of the Moon The Pantheon Hagia Sofia Cathedral of Saint Lazarus of Autun Notre-Dame de Paris Saint Peter’s Basilica Palace of Versailles Saint Basil’s Cathedral Masjid al-Haram Borobudur The Forbidden City The White House Glossary

Tom Velcovsky is a graduate of Audiovisual Production from the Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic, where he specialised in screenwriting and storyboards. Before switching to children's books and the making of comic strips, he worked in advertising. Jiri Bartunek is a Czech archaeologist and historian who holds a doctorate from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia. He has lived in the UK, Sweden, and Iceland, and is currently working to popularise history for the public through publications, museum exhibitions, and practical demonstrations such as fencing shows. His interests span the technical, social, military, and eschatological aspects of ancient civilisations. He is based in Czechia. Marie Kraus loves to explore and play with new techniques, but classic painting and digital illustration are closest to her heart. She became a tattoo artist in 2005, but for almost a decade now she has been working as a freelance illustrator too. Along with her two beautiful daughters, Marie's utmost source of inspiration is nature. She was born in Ostrava, Czechia, surrounded by the architecture of Socialist Realism (aka Sorela). Having also spent part of her childhood in a little village in Northern Slovakia, she discovered that despite being an urban child, she felt utterly fascinated by the rural natural world she had a chance to observe there.