Iggy Peck has been building fabulous creations since he was two. His parents are proud of their son, though sometimes surprised by some of Iggy's inventive creations (like the tower he built out of used diapers). When a new second grade teacher declares her dislike of architecture, Iggy faces a challenge. He loves building too much to give it up!
The homes of the 3 pigs are signature homes of three architects (made out of scraps, glass and stone & concrete) and the interiors are furnished by the architects and their contemporaries. Not all the houses are going to protect the pigs from the wolf's huffing. But when one of the houses holds up, it's the wolf who's in for a surprise ending.
This book celebrates more than 30 examples of nature's influence on building and bridge designs all over the world. Sidebars profile famous architects who have used nature to spectacular effect in their designs. Includes step-by-step instructions for science experiments and a design-your-own-structure activity. Full color.