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Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction
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Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction Paperback - 1981

by David Macaulay

This richly illustrated book shows the intricate step-by-step process of a cathedral's growth.


Summary

This richly illustrated book shows the intricate step-by-step process of a cathedral's growth.
 
This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 6-8, Informational Texts: Science, Mathematics, and Technical Studies)

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A Caldecott Honor Book

Readers worldwide recognize Caldecott Medal winner David Macaulay's imaginary Cathedral of Chutreaux. This critically acclaimed book has been translated into a dozen languages and remains a classic of children's literature and a touchstone for budding architects. Cathedral's numerous awards include a Caldecott Honor and designation as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year for Macaulay's intricate pen-and-ink illustrations.

Journey back to centuries long ago and visit the fictional people of twelfth-, thirteenth-, and fourteenth-century Europe whose dreams, like Cathedral, stand the test of time.


First line

For hundreds of years the people of Europe were taught by the church that God was the most important force in their lives.

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  • Title Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction
  • Author David Macaulay
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 80
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Clarion Books, Boston
  • Date 1981-10-26
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Glossary, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780395316689 / 0395316685
  • Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.9 x 8.9 x 0.4 in (30.23 x 22.61 x 1.02 cm)
  • Ages 10 to UP years
  • Grade levels 5 - UP
  • Reading level 1120
  • Themes
    • Topical: Home School
  • Library of Congress subjects Cathedrals, Architecture, Gothic
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 73006634
  • Dewey Decimal Code 726.6

Media reviews

"This marvelous book recreates the building of a French Gothic cathedral from the hewing down of half a forest to the placement of the last sheet of lead on the spire. Macaulay uses voluminous knowledge and pen-and-ink sketches accompanied by a brief clear narrative." Time Magazine

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