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SeeMore Readers are designed for every young reader. Large, bright pictures instantly engage readers in the subject. Exciting yet simple text provides the information that kids, parents, and teachers want—from key facts to fascinating trivia. Each Reader is a fun invitation to read, observe, and see more! Choose the level that's right for your child:Level 1 - Beginning Readers: Grades PreK–1 - Simple sentences present general information in easily read phrases.Level 2 - Growing Readers: Grades 1–3 - Longer texts explore subjects in greater depth.Level 3 - Independent Readers: Grades 2–4 - Full paragraphs examine more challenging concepts. ... Read more

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Great for learning and imagination
We got this for our five year old son and he asked us to read it again and again. As we approach his sixth birthday, I noticed that he had gotten in out when he woke up early and was just buried in it for about an hour. He can answer questions about castle building and historical references, and incorporates what he learns from the book when he's building sand castles and legos. ... Read more

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Come along on a tour of Washington, D.C., and learn all about monuments, museums, and other famous places in the United States' capital city. ... Read more

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A wonderfully illustrated, fact-filled introduction to America's leading architects and their inspirational work

What do the architects Thomas Jefferson, Frank Lloyd Wright, and I.M. Pei share in common? Besides leading their profession in style, construction techniques, and social thought, these three architects and 12 other preeminent American architects, are brought to life in this witty, wonderfully illustrated book. Discover America's Favorite Architects offers an attractive and diverse combination of engaging individual biographies illustrated with more than 80, 4-color caricatures of 15 major American architects and their most important works. Delightful drawings introduce young readers to significant works by each architect, creating an imaginative landscape of residences, train stations, banks, museums, airports, outdoor plazas, public parks, even coffee shops.

• Photos of the 15 architects are set in stylized frames reflecting each architect's personal design style

PATRICIA BROWN GLENN (Kansas City, Missouri) is the award-winning author of Under Every Roof: A Kid's Style and Field Guide to the Architecture of American Houses. JOE STITES (Leawood, Kansas) illustrated Under Every Roof. ... Read more

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Claude Monet
Very informative and enjoyable. I recommend it if your interrested in an introduction of his life. Its also great for young readers. ... Read more

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very good especially for the photos
this book is especially good if you are keen to see some beautiful pictures of taj mahal. the information given is not so detailed but that is not what you except from such a book. ... Read more

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The story of renowned architect Albert Kahn. ... Read more

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Good gift idea for young aspiring architects
I bought this as a present for my nephew, along with a field trip of downtown Detroit, where we spend an afternoon spotting Albert Kahn buildings. He loved it and continues to reread this book! It has the right amount of history, a good story and explains basic architectural terms. ... Read more