The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao cover

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Author: Diemer, Lauren

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.8
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 3359
Points per Word 0.000298
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.041667

Description

Through text and pictures, this book explores the history, treasures, and future of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. The coauthor is Heather Kissock.

Quick Summary

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao looks like a spaceship that landed in Spain, with its twisting titanium walls that shimmer like fish scales in the sun. Kids will love flipping through the stunning photographs of the building's crazy curves and learning how architect Frank Gehry turned a wild sketch into one of the most famous buildings in the world. If your kid likes exploring real-world wonders and cool buildings, they will be obsessed with this book. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6 who are curious about art, architecture, or just want to impress their friends with knowledge about an insanely cool place.