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# Built to Last: The How and Why Behind Buildings. An Engaging Exploration of Architecture for Kids. Includes Castles, Cathedrals, and Mosques with Full-Color Illustrations

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- **What is this?** Built to Last: The How and Why Behind Buildings. An Engaging Exploration of Architecture for Kids. Includes Castles, Cathedrals, and Mosques with Full-Color Illustrations
- **How much does it cost?** HK$325 with free shipping
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Built to Last: The How and Why Behind Buildings. An Engaging Exploration of Architecture for Kids. Includes Castles, Cathedrals, and Mosques with Full-Color Illustrations [Macaulay, David] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Built to Last: The How and Why Behind Buildings. An Engaging Exploration of Architecture for Kids. Includes Castles, Cathedrals, and Mosques with Full-Color Illustrations

Review: A must read for curious lovers of history or building techniques - I loved the illustrations in this book! It really did a fantastic job of explaining the process of building massive projects back then when there were no earthmovers to do the work. It was all done by hand and ingenuity. I plan on buying more of David Macaulay's books now that I am hooked!
Review: fun and educational - This series of books are fantastic.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #88,833 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Children's Medieval History Books (Books) #35 in Children's Architecture Books (Books) #88 in Children's How Things Work Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (174) |
| Dimensions  | 8.5 x 0.91 x 10.88 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| Grade level  | 5 - 7 |
| ISBN-10  | 0547342403 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0547342405 |
| Item Weight  | 2.55 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 272 pages |
| Publication date  | October 25, 2010 |
| Publisher  | Clarion Books |
| Reading age  | 10 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for curious lovers of history or building techniques
*by J***Z on December 10, 2024*

I loved the illustrations in this book! It really did a fantastic job of explaining the process of building massive projects back then when there were no earthmovers to do the work. It was all done by hand and ingenuity. I plan on buying more of David Macaulay's books now that I am hooked!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ fun and educational
*by K***R on January 9, 2025*

This series of books are fantastic.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buy this book!
*by A***D on September 30, 2017*

In preparation for a trip to Europe, I checked out the McCaulay's older edition of "Cathedral" from the library. After seeing how much my kids loved it, I decided to purchase it. What I didn't initially realize was that "Built to Last" includes the entire updated, colorized edition of "Cathedral" and two other books, "Castle" and "Mosque." If you are thinking of buying any one of those books separately, buy this one instead! I also compared the older edition of "Cathedral" with the newer version and I have to say that I greatly prefer it in color. However, it is not just a colorized version of the black and white. Many of the images have completely changed and, in my opinion, it is a great improvement. The classic version is incredible and certainly got my kids hooked, but these newer illustrations really bring the people and buildings to life. Our entire family has been enjoying these and I know it will increase our understanding and appreciation of what we see on our trip. Thank you, David McCaulay, for creating such wonderful books that both educate and spark the imagination!

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