Books by David Macaulay

This new book was inspired by three of David Macaulay's classic, award-winning books. Revealing the "how and why" behind some of the most fascinating structures humankind has ever created, Macaulay has revised texts based on new research, created gorgeous new drawings, in some cases wholly re-imagined scenes from the books-including bringing Castle and Cathedral to life in full-color for the very first time! The resulting illustrations add to the reader's understanding of these buildings, capturing intriguing new perspectives and a depth of detail in structure and atmosphere.This impeccably researched volume is not only a necessary addition to the bookshelf of any David Macaulay or architecture fan, but will delight readers of all ages. Grades 5 & up; 368 pages, hardcover.

Did you ever stop to wonder how people built the towering castles and cathedrals of Europe over 500 years ago---long before we'd invented bulldozers and cranes? What about the Egyptian pyramids? Or Roman aqueducts? You and your children will be amazed at the answers, displayed in the magnificent illustrations of Caldecott Medalist David Macaulay, author of The Way Things Work. 80--112 pages each, softcovers from Houghton-Mifflin.

UNBUILDING revolves around the Empire State Building. It is a story which describes what it would be like if this extra- ordinary building was to be demolished.

The Gothic cathedral is one of man's most magnificent expressions as well as one of his grandest architectural achievements. Built to the glory of God, each cathedral was created by the ingenuity, skill, and hard work of generations of dedicated people.

This richly illustrated book shows the intricate step-by-step process of a cathedral's growth. The plan is agreed on; the site is chosen; each craftsman's contribution is presented; his tools and materials are described. The details of the construction are graphically explained from the building of the foundation and the erection of the walls through the details of the flying buttresses, vaulting, and roofing, on to the completion of the towers and the casting of the bells.

The grandeur of the cathedral unfolds through the book until finally the reader shares with the townspeople of Chutreaux a sense of wonder at the power of their creation. Recommended for ages 9 and up. A 1974 Caldecott Honor book.

Albert and his trusty mare June set off early on market day to sell their melons in town and return home before dark. Is this another insignificant day in the life of a farmer? Perhaps-but look again. This is a trip kids will want to take again and again.

This book appears to contain a number of stories that do not necessarily occur at the same time. But it may contain only one story. Then again, there may be four stories. Or four parts of a story. Careful inspection of both words and pictures is recommended.

There is a train. There is a boy returning to his parents. There are commuters waiting impatiently. There are some strange parents indeed. And there are the Holstein cows that, when they get out of their field, are almost impossible to find.

David Macaulay once again displays his conceptual genius. He has created an inventive book that can be appreciated on many different levels. The reader will be entertained and challenged by the intermingling of the episodes. The perceptive reader will be rewarded with new perspectives each time the book is explored. Recommended for ages 5 to 8. The 1991 Caldecott Medal winner.

In 1985, a cataclysmic disaster occurred. An accidental reduction in postal rates of 3rd & 4th class mail literally buried the North Americans under piles of brochures, fliers, and small containers marked "free." In less than a day, their civilization disappeared.

In 4022, the ground beneath Howard Carson's feet gave way, and he found himself standing at what could only be a tomb door. He realized he was on the threshold of history, as he would be the discoverer of the mysterious burial customs of the late twentieth-century North Americans. This is the story of his archaeological excavation, and the resulting museum collections of his finds (organized by the Department of Yank Antiquities).

For anyone who's been interested in archaeology, anthropology, or even just walked through a history museum or watched a television documentary, The Motel of the Mysteries will delight. Interpreting a toilet seat as the Sacred Collar, drawing & numbering the "priceless artifacts" in the "tomb" in exquisite scale, noting the "Great Alter" for communication with the gods MOVIEA and MOVIEB, and even including a special section on the museum gift shop souvenirs (including a solid crystal paperweight enclosing a reproduction of a Plant That Would Not Die, and a seven-coaster set based on the mosaic ceiling tiles with the precise water marks of the original, available handsomely boxed), The Motel of the Mysteries is a hysterical look at the methods of archaeological interpretation. 95 pages, softcover.