The Canals of Venice (Building History)

Review
School Library Journal : "Explains how architectural decisions were made in response to changing technologies and tastes as the structures were built, destroyed, and rebuilt. She presents additional material in sidebars about the...specific architectural features, and important individuals."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001)
UNKNOWN : "A variety of illustrations and contemporary remarks about the building complement and enhance the text."
-- Calliope (April 2002)
School Library Journal : "This well-researched account is packed with detailed information about the technical principles of construction, architectural features, and maintenance of these important...structures. Extensive use of quotes from primary and secondary sources present interesting descriptions of life and customs...and the problems that needed to be addressed - both technical and administrative - to make these structures possible. Sidebars provide biographical material about major designers and builders. Overall, a well-organized, lucidly written resource."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001)

Book Description
As a village in the middle of a watery marsh, a city that once dominated world trade, or a famous tourist destination, Venice has always occupied a unique place in the world's imagination. The Canals of Venice explores the construction of this famous city and the challenges it faces today.

Building History - The Canals of Venice (Building History),Marcia Lusted,Lucent Books,159018341X,Architecture,Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction,Children: Grades 4-6,Europe - Italy,History,History - General,Juvenile Nonfiction,Juvenile literature,Venice (Italy),Humanities,Juvenile Nonfiction / General

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