Engineering the Taj Mahal
Engineering the Taj Mahal
Murray, Laura K.
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Annotation: Examines the planning and construction of the Taj Mahal.
Genre: [Visual arts]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #155068
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Copyright Date: 2018
Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 12/15/17
Pages: 48 pages
ISBN: 1-532-11378-1
ISBN 13: 978-1-532-11378-9
Dewey: 726.8095
LCCN: 2017946985
Dimensions: 24 cm.
Subject Heading:
Taj Mahal (Agra, India). Juvenile literature.
Architecture, Mogul Empire. India. Agra. Juvenile literature.
Taj Mahal (Agra, India).
Architecture, Mogul Empire. India. Agra.
Agra (India). Buildings, structures, etc. Juvenile literature.
Agra (India). Buildings, structures, etc.
Language: English
Reviews:
Horn Book (Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

These books focus on four formidable architectural marvels constructed in diverse regions of the world. Each book details a specific building, giving an account of its unique purpose, history, design, construction, and modern use. Budding architects will find the series engaging. Stock photographs, diagrams, direct quotes, and sidebars provide clarity. "Fast Facts" and critical thinking questions are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

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Horn Book (Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)
Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Reading Level: 4.0
Interest Level: 3-6
Lexile: 760L

The Taj Mahal, a majestic mausoleum in India, continues to amaze visitors with its beauty nearly 400 years after its construction. Engineering the Taj Mahal discusses the emperor behind the famous structure, the precise engineering used by the designers, and the ways in which India is preserving the mausoleum so that it can continue to impress future generations. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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