About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their endlessly curious child, who loves building and asking "what if?", needs an outlet that shows them just how far imagination can go. "Curious Constructions" is a vibrant portfolio of 50 of the world's most bizarre and brilliant structures, from a fire-breathing octopus sculpture to a life-sized LEGO X-Wing. It taps directly into a child's sense of wonder and creativity, showing them that engineering can be both fantastically useful and gloriously silly. Perfect for kids 8-12, it's a wonderful way to nurture an interest in STEM by celebrating the art of the possible.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a secular, factual, and lighthearted presentation of architecture and art. Its focus is entirely on the objects and the creativity behind them.
Ideal Reader
This book is for the 8-12 year old who is a kinesthetic or visual learner, obsessed with LEGOs, Minecraft, or drawing elaborate inventions. It's also an excellent choice for a reluctant reader who prefers fact-based, browsable books over narrative fiction. It will strongly appeal to a child with an engineering mindset who is equally drawn to art and humor.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed. The book can be enjoyed immediately. Parents should be aware, however, that it may inspire ambitious and potentially messy construction projects using household materials. A parent has just seen their child build an impossibly complex block tower or heard them ask, "What's the biggest thing anyone ever built?" or "Could we build a robot that breathes fire?" The parent wants to show their child that their wild, creative ideas have real-world counterparts and to encourage their interest in design and engineering.
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