So You Want To Be An Architect: A Kids' Guide to Architecture, Building Design, Blueprints, and the Creative Thinkers Who Imagine and Shape the Spaces Where We Live, Work, and Play

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From the Publisher Architecture Begins With People, Not Blueprints Discover the Surprising Heart of a Timeless Profession Before an architect draws a single line, she listens—to how a family lives, what a community needs, what a child dreams. So You Want To Be An Architect reveals that the most essential skill in architecture isn't drawing. It's empathy. Through unforgettable true stories, from a London skyscraper that melted cars to the 21-year-old who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, this beautifully illustrated guide invites young readers into a world where buildings hold memories, shape lives, and start with a simple question: how can space make us feel more human? What Makes This Book Unforgettable True Stories That Inspire From Brunelleschi's impossible dome to Maya Lin's controversial memorial, history comes alive with tales of triumph and heartbreak. A Day in the Life Follow an architect from dawn sketches to a hard-hat site visit, revealing the real rhythm of a creative, collaborative career. Empathy as a Superpower Discover why the best architects study how people enter a room, how light calms a child, and how space shapes memory. Where every great building truly begins Inside the Book Packed with bizarre trivia, moving stories, and practical guidance for aspiring builders. The skyscraper that melted a car with reflected sunlight Why a giant golden ball named Damper Baby sways inside Taipei 101 How a 21-year-old's design became America's most visited memorial About the Book A Career Guide That Builds From the Heart Outward So You Want To Be An Architect is no ordinary career book. It's an honest, inspiring journey into a profession that blends art, science, and deep human understanding. Young readers will explore the real tools of the trade—from napkin sketches to 3D printing—and meet trailblazers like Zaha Hadid, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Norma Merrick Sklarek. They'll walk through a day in the life and learn that every great structure begins not with concrete, but with curiosity about the people who will use it. Uncover the surprising truth: architecture's most vital skill is empathy Explore real tools, from pencil sketches to powerful software like Revit Meet the visionaries who shaped our skylines against all odds Experience a day in the life, from morning sketches to site visits Praise for the So You Want To Be A... Series "Exceptionally informative, deftly crafted, nicely illustrated, thoroughly 'kid friendly' in organization and presentation, each individual title in the 'So You Want To Be A...' series by Linda Soules is an extraordinary and unreservedly recommended pick for family, elementary school, middle school, and community library Jobs/Careers collections." — Children's Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review "Author Linda Soules has done a fantastic job with the So You Want To Be A... series of picture books so far. And this book continues to be as informative, engaging, and fun as the previous installments." — Pikasho Deka, Readers' Favorite "I have enjoyed every book in this series, and this one follows the trend. It's a must-have on the bookshelf for anyone with children." — Pikasho Deka, Readers' Favorite "Linda Soules writes as if she is beside a kid at the window: the dream is real, the work is hard, the sky still calls." — BookBelow "Treats children as equals... provides truths and layers of meaning beyond just showing pictures." — Laura Imaz, Readers' Favorite "Linda Soules has a knack for delving into the technical aspects of some unique career choices for professionals." — Pikasho Deka, Readers' Favorite "Linda Soules has clearly researched her subject fully, but never allows that research to weigh down the content." — C.R. Hurst, Readers' Favorite "The rare kids' nonfiction book that refuses to talk down to its reader." — BookBelow "The illustrations throughout the book are exceptional, as they are throughout every book in Linda Soules' So You Want To Be A… series." — Thomas Anderson, Editor in Chief, Literary Titan A Note on Age Range The series is officially designated for ages 10–14, but in practice these books reach far beyond that range — by design. Each book welcomes readers wherever they meet it. Colorful images appear on nearly every page. Content is organized into short, discrete sections that invite curiosity rather than demand it. Glossaries and clear explanations make key concepts accessible — and every title is crafted to be enjoyed at different stages of a child's life. For younger readers (ages 8–9), these books often become treasured visual companions. A child this age may not read a full title cover-to-cover alone, but they'll linger over the pictures and absorb the parts that spark something in them. Shared reading with a parent or teacher opens the door to rich conversations — about careers, ideas, and the endless question of what's possible. For middle readers (ages 10–12), the books hit their sweet spot. Kids this age tend to read independently, dive into

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