Zaha Hadid
Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, Big Dreams series, Zaha Hadid tells the inspiring true story of he visionary Iraqi-British Architect.
Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, surrounded by music. She was a curious and confident child, who designed her own modernist bedroom at nine years old. As a young woman studying at University in Beirut, she was described as the most outstanding pupil the teacher had ever met. With her spectacular vision and belief in the power of architecture, she founded her own firm and designed some of the most outstanding buildings in the world—including the London 2012 Olympic Aquatic Centre. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the architect's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
Stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back.
Author: Isabel Sanchez Vergara
Age range: 4-8yrs
Hardcover
Pages: 32 pages
Size: 8" x 0.4" x 9.8 "
