City (Also available in Hardcover)

Through impressively detailed drawings, this book shows how the Romans designed and built marvelous cities.  Featured in this book are: The Coliseum, The Forum, The Central Market, and many more.  B/W ink illustrations of the structures are found within the text, as well as, a glossary of architectural terms.

Cathedral

Another of David Macaulay's wonderful books--this recreates the building of a French Gothic cathedral.  Extraordinary!!  Honored by countless medals, this book teaches about architecture as well as the crafts of the Middle Ages.  Detailed with black and white illustrations.  (Paperback, 80 pages)  * LB Syllabus, 8th grade
 

Castle

Another of David Macaulay's wonderful books--this tracks the step-by-step planning and construction of both castle and town!  Detailed with black and white illustrations.  (Paperback, 80 pages)  * LB Syllabus, 8th grade.