Zaha Hadid: Architect
From the Series Women Leading the Way
Just like her showy designs, Zaha Hadid challenges people’s ideas about what is normal. One of few female architects in a male-dominated field, Zaha fought for respect and ended up one of the most famous architects in the world! Learn about the life, achievements, and work of this ground-breaking architect in this biography for young readers.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Category | Leveled Readers |
| Subject | Biographies |
| Copyright | 2019 |
| Publisher | Bellwether Media |
| Imprint | Blastoff! Readers |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2019-01-01 |
Reviews
Zaha Hadid: Architect
Zaha Hadid’s beaded collar and feathery shawl stand in glorious contrast to traditional architect’s accessories (hard hat, blueprints) on the cover of this selection from the Women Leading the Way series (6 titles). Iranian-born Hadid became known as the “Queen of the Curve” for her daring building designs. Her life, accomplishments, and legacy are presented in this level-2 reader, which captures Hadid’s intelligence, innovative style, and fierce determination, both in its photos of Hadid and some of her famous buildings and in well-chosen quotes. Pages typically feature two to six short sentences against bright, colorful backgrounds, as well as a photo or graphic. The smoothly written text includes bolded vocabulary, a quick-fact profile of Hadid, and a boxed time line that reinforces the book’s key points. A refreshing series for the biography shelves.
