Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects

Questioneers Picture Books

by Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator)

Creativity meets curiosity and critical thinking in Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects, the new hands-on STEM project book from the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist. Iggy Peck has one building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, though they’re sometimes surprised by his materials—who could forget the tower he built of dirty diapers? This empowering workbook book features art and the characters from the picture book Iggy Peck, Architect, and it will inspire young readers with activities of all kinds.Iggy Peck takes readers through more than forty exciting STEM and design projects, from drafting and doodling to building and blueprints. Aspiring architects and young dreamers will get a sense of the unique mix of science, technology, and art skills used to create lasting structures. Packed with the same quirky humor and gorgeous illustrations that made Iggy Peck, Architect a favorite with kids, parents, and educators, the project book will appeal to fans who crave more from Miss Lila Greer’s clever class. In this interactive activity book, kids will have the chance a brand-new cityscapeInvent energy-saving gizmosDesign a dwelling on MarsDraw a gargoyleBuild a bridge out of marshmallows and spaghettiAnd much more!Iggy Peck, Rosie Revere, and Ada Twist have earned their places among the most beloved children’s book characters, and they have inspired countless kids and adults to follow their dreams and passions. In Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects, the follow-up to Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers, kids will continue their STEM education and strengthen their spatial reasoning skills. Old fans and new readers alike will find inspiration and encouragement from everyone’s favorite precocious young architect, Iggy Peck.    

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens, Picture Books, Stem, School, Architecture, Science

96 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 15, 2017

About the author

For more information, visit my website (www.AndreaBeaty.com).

Also, visit www.Questioneers.com for posters, activities, educator resources, and other information about the Questioneer books.

Further, check out Story Time From Space to see Ada Twist and Rosie Revere read at the International Space Station by astronauts! It’s out of this world.

https://storytimefromspace.com/ada-tw...

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to use this in STEAM lessons in my library.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is great for elementary students, but I'm sure you can adapt some ideas from this book for younger or older children. The book provides space for you to write and draw various things related to architecture (make lists, how to be organized, what material to use, drawing blueprints, drawing buildings, etc.). The original story of Iggy Peck is also included at the beginning of the book which was a very nice addition. I also find it nice how it has a list of easy household items you can use for building things. The book goes over the principles of design (which is used in all visual art forms I feel like) and explains each one pretty well on how it pertains to architecture and building.

There are so many areas for you to draw your building ideas and plans. The book teaches you how an architect works (inspiration, drawing, how to draw a blueprint, have your own mark, and then implement your plan). It gives you ideas on what you can use to build and tells you what other people have used to build before. There's examples of different buildings and also shows you different features of buildings and what purpose they hold. This book is perfect for any child who is interested in architecture and building. So many opportunities for them to explore their creative ideas!

I also loved the section on blueprints and what kind of symbols or lines are used to distinguish various things in a house/floor plan (how to draw different doors, furniture, etc.). It was so fascinating to learn the difference between drawing a doorway and drawing hinged doors. I had no idea!

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm an architecture buff, so that may be why I enjoy the Iggy Peck books the most out of this series. I love that there's an activity book that goes along with this series -- the entire concept is just genius. Lots of fun stuff here to be used at home or in a classroom setting.

[ToriLynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh

The books were great...this one not so much. I love Iggy, Ada, and Rosie. The idea is okay, but boring. Maybe the kids will enjoy it.

[Randy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a STEM activity book, with flashbacks at the start to set up the concept behind all the activities, architecture, with light-hearted humor at times.

[Krista · Rating 3 out of 5]

We used this book for homeschool lessons while Simon was interested in architecture. He especially enjoyed the worksheets that prompted him to design his 0wn buildings, and the floor plans.

[LRL · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for creativity and curiosity!

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great for personal use.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great project book!