Great Buildings

What is the oldest wooden building in the world? Why did the early Russians build domes shaped like onions? Which building does not have right angles? How do architects design buildings to withstand earthquakes?Great Buildings is part of Discoveries, a dynamic new reference series for children. Atmospheric illustrations, strong photographs and lively text engage and encourage readers to discover for themselves the world around them. Titles from Natural History, Our World, Science and Technology and Our Past cover and exciting span of subjects: from the colour and splendour of Ancient Egypt to the intriguing world of Mammals. A four-page foldout in each title reveals a dramatic, and perhaps unexpected, perspective.