Author Biography

Kathleen Thorne-Thomsen is an author who specializes in writing and designing books and websites for museums, historical sites, and educational organizations. She is the author of Greene and Greene for Kids, The Huntington for Kids, The Sustainability Book for Kids, and many others. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Review

"A terrific book." -- Washington Post , on previous edition "An unusually effective art book for children." -- Publishers Weekly , on previous edition "Throughout the book, the photos of people and buildings provide real insight into the subject. An unusual and appealing introduction to Wright." -- Booklist , on previous edition "Beautifully illustrated... Can stimulate lesson plans and thematic units to engage and stimulate children throughout a long, hot summer." -- Texas Child Care , on previous edition "I wouldn't be at all surprised if this book were responsible for putting a few architects into the world; it's really a book about culture, nature, geometry and American history as well as architecture and Wright." -- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel " Kathleen Thorne-Thomsen' book is indeed a child-friendly volume, but there is nothing juvenile about it Highly recommended for design aficionados of all ages!" Mad for Mod " Frank Lloyd Wright for Kids is a rare children' biography that invites readers to explore the complex of systems of knowledge that come to fruition in the lifework of a famous architect." Midwest Book Review

Long Description

An engaging, kid-friendly exploration of America's leading architect and his work This revised and updated edition of a longstanding classic, Frank Lloyd Wright for Kids , details the life, times, and work of the celebrated architect. Through simple, kid-friendly prose and anecdotes, author Kathleen Thorne-Thomsen describes the influences of Wright's Wisconsin childhood filled with nature, music, and close family ties; his struggles to find work as a young architect; the unique style that led him to the top of his profession; and masterpieces such as the Robie House, Hollyhock House, Fallingwater, the Guggenheim, and many others. Also discussed are Wright's sometimes controversial private and public life and the people and times that influenced him and vice-versa, with new sidebars on topics such as the Chicago and Bauhaus schools of architecture, Friedrich Froebel and his toy blocks that enchanted Wright as a child, and the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Budding architects will delve into architectural and design concepts while having fun through 21 hands-on projects, such as creating an edible model of Fallingwater, making a miniature Japanese kite, reading an architectural plan, and much more. A time line, glossary, bibliography, and list of houses to visit are also included.

Review Quote

"Throughout the book, the photos of people and buildings provide real insight into the subject. An unusual and appealing introduction to Wright."

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