Animal Architects; Amazing Animals Who Build Their Homes

Nassar, Daniel, author; Blasco, Julio Antonio, illustrator

ISBN 10: 1780676549 / ISBN 13: 9781780676548

Published by Laurence King Publishing, London, 2015

About this Item

31 pages: color illustrations; 25 cm. Contents: A mobile residence -- A suspended house -- A made-to-measure home -- An airy spire -- An underground garden -- A river den -- A tadpole pool -- A commuter town -- A foamy refuge -- A suspension bridge -- A room with a view -- A treetop attic -- A lover's gazebo -- A tiny apartment. Presents an introduction to animals that build their homes, including chimpanzees, beavers, termites, spiders, and stork, including information about their habitats, behaviors, diet, and enemies Animals -- Habitations. Animaux -- Habitations -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. Animals -- Habitations. Animals -- Habitations. Juvenile works. Literature. Juvenile works. Juvenile works. Literature. Fine with very faint external wear.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Animal Architects; Amazing Animals Who Build Their Homes
• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, London
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780676549
• ISBN 13: 9781780676548
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Children's Books & Young Adult
  • English; Translated from Spain

About this title

Synopsis

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, colorful 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!

About the Author

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.

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. He has always been very interested in animal constructions as a source of inspiration for human architecture.