13 Architects Children Should Know

Packed with colorful illustrations and beautifully designed spreads, the book introduces young readers to iconic buildings from around the globe—and the visionary people who created them.

Readers will discover how Christopher Wren rebuilt an 11th-century cathedral after London’s Great Fire of 1666 to become the St. Paul’s Cathedral we know today, and how its dome survived the Blitz. They’ll explore how Thomas Jefferson crafted a new architectural language for a young nation at his Monticello plantation. The book also celebrates the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Zaha Hadid, while inviting readers to examine the marvels of the Eiffel Tower, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and Rome’s most stunning museums.

Organized chronologically with an accompanying timeline for historical context, each architect’s entry includes a concise biography, key works, and lively text written directly for children. Additional details, suggestions for further reading, and online resources ensure curious young minds can explore even further.