Frank Lloyd Wright for Kids: His Life and Ideas (47) (For Kids series)

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An engaging, kid-friendly exploration of America’s leading architect and his work This revised and updated edition of a longstanding classic, Frank Lloyd Wright for Kids , details the life, times, and work of the celebrated architect. Through simple, kid-friendly prose and anecdotes, author Kathleen Thorne-Thomsen describes the influences of Wright’s Wisconsin childhood filled with nature, music, and close family ties; his struggles to find work as a young architect; the unique style that led him to the top of his profession; and masterpieces such as the Robie House, Hollyhock House, Fallingwater, the Guggenheim, and many others. Also discussed are Wright’s sometimes controversial private and public life and the people and times that influenced him and vice-versa, with new sidebars on topics such as the Chicago and Bauhaus schools of architecture, Friedrich Froebel and his toy blocks that enchanted Wright as a child, and the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Budding architects will delve into architectural and design concepts while having fun through 21 hands-on projects, such as creating an edible model of Fallingwater, making a miniature Japanese kite, reading an architectural plan, and much more. A time line, glossary, bibliography, and list of houses to visit are also included. Review: Very Pleased. - I had bought a copy of this book about 25 years ago in the gift shop at Spring Green Wisconsin. I gave that copy to my grandson so I wanted to replace it with this one. Very Pleased. Review: A great find. - Not just for kids. Anyone interested in the architect of Frank Lloyd Wright will love this book. I bought it for my 11 year old son but found myself enjoying this book. So well written with fabulous photos, this is an excellent book.