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Cathedral: By the Author of The Way Things Work (Sandpiper) Paperback – Illustrated, October 26, 1981

by David Macaulay (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 376 ratings
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A Caldecott Honor Book

Readers worldwide recognize Caldecott Medal winner David Macaulay's imaginary Cathedral of Chutreaux.

This critically acclaimed book has been translated into a dozen languages and remains a classic of children's literature and a touchstone for budding architects. Cathedral's numerous awards include a Caldecott Honor and designation as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year for Macaulay's intricate pen-and-ink illustrations.

Journey back to centuries long ago and visit the fictional people of twelfth-, thirteenth-, and fourteenth-century Europe whose dreams, like Cathedral, stand the test of time.

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  1. Reading age
    10 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    80 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    5 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    1120L
  6. Dimensions
    9 x 0.25 x 12 inches
  7. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  8. Publication date
    October 26, 1981
  9. ISBN-10
    0395316685
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0395316689
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"This marvelous book recreates the building of a French Gothic cathedral from the hewing down of half a forest to the placement of the last sheet of lead on the spire. Macaulay uses voluminous knowledge and pen-and-ink sketches accompanied by a brief clear narrative." Time Magazine —

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Illustrated edition (October 26, 1981)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0395316685
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0395316689
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1120L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.25 x 12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 376 ratings

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David Macaulay is an award-winning author and illustrator whose books have sold millions of copies in the United States alone, and his work has been translated into a dozen languages. Macaulay has garnered numerous awards including the Caldecott Medal and Honor Awards, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, the Christopher Award, an American Institute of Architects Medal, and the Washington Post–Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award. In 2006, he was the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, given “to encourage people of outstanding talent to pursue their own creative, intellectual, and professional inclinations.” Superb design, magnificent illustrations, and clearly presented information distinguish all of his books. David Macaulay lives with his family in Vermont.

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  • Avid Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and informative
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2024
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    Wonderful and beautifully illustrated. Should be required reading in schools to show kids what our culture achieved
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  • JLind555
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful introduction to architecture and the Middle Ages
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2004
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    Having just finished a great book called "Great Cathedrals", filled with 400 pages of jaw-dropping photographs, I kept wondering how in the world they could have built such marvelous edifices with rudimentary implements over 800 years ago. David Macaulay's "Cathedral" is a book ostensibly written for children but which will fascinate readers of all ages. In scarcely 80 pages, Macaulay takes us back in time to the year 1252 in the fictional French village of Chutreaux where the people decide to build the "longest, widest, highest and most beautiful cathedral in all of France" for the glory of God. Macaulay's text is minimal, but his exquisite black and white line drawings say it all: the step-by-step stages in the building's construction, the craftsmen and the tools they used, and the dedication that kept this project going for 80 years until its completion. We feel a sense of awe at the dedication of the original architects and craftsmen and builders who knew that they would be long dead before the cathedral was finally finished. Macaulay's glossary at the end of the book helps us to understand the major elements of the Gothic cathedral, and his cross-sections and diagrams provide clear illustration of just how the cathedral rose from its foundations. At the end of this volume, we share the awe and pride the townspeople felt at having shared a goal for over 80 years and making it a reality. Macaulay's "Cathedral" is a marvelous creation in more ways than one.
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  • RCH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Descriptive & Illustrative
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2020
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    One of my absolute favorite books on medieval cathedral architecture. The author has a great way with words describing the construction of the great cathedrals & the multiple methods used. The illustrations also are quite impressive & demonstrate the author's points very well.
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  • Cecile Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's very clear and easy to understand.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2019
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    I liked it a lot and want another one. Will send back 3 copies of "Notre Dame de Paris" which you sent me (I only ordered 2) and it was completely unintelligible. Will be in next mail delivery.

    I don''t have an address to send these three magazines back to and I really do want author copy of "Cathedral". How do I get that?
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  • Steamdriver
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for teaching teaching youth engineering
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
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    Trying to replace some of our books after a wildfire destroyed our home. Thanks for collecting good books, and being willing to share them with others.
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  • Randall R. Rice
    4.0 out of 5 stars Basic but good
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2011
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    I just received the book and DVD, and frankly, I read the book in about 30 minutes. It is a good, yet basic, overview of cathedral construction. As some reviews state, it might be less than you want, but there is enough in it, terminology and ideas of how these magnificent buildings were constructed.

    If you are looking for a novel, forget it, go to Ken Follet's series. But as a starting point to learn more about this wonderful history, by all means buy it. The sketches are beautiful and terrific, the text easily read. And now I can watch the DVD which I ordered also!
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  • Elisabeth
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super book on the building of cathedrals. Great teaching guide
    Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2011
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    The book's illustrations are superb and the content even better. It gives a great understanding of the times and the drawings make for a lot of good talking points. If you want to introduce your kids (and adults) to a large part of medieval history, this is the perfect book. Makes learning fun and after more than 30 years of having used it in class (in my humanities class) I still refer to the book and still remember a large part of it. Impressive. A must.
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  • Blane47
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great insight into a magnificent achievment
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2019
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    This is a simple, yet thorough, explanation of the complexity of the construction of a magnificent structure. Not necessarily restricted to a younger reader it can be enjoyed by all ages.
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  • Roger S. Twigg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cathedral builders
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2010
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    This book is of interest to anyone who has an interest in "How it was done". It will be a useful tool for all cathedral guides and leaders of school parties to our cathedrals. The book solves a lot of the mystery of medieval building work.
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  • Bonnie McClellan-Broussard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful as ever
    Reviewed in Italy on March 12, 2014
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    My father gave me this book when I was a child but I had lost track of that copy. Nice to know that they're still in print so that my Daughter has the chance to enjoy it as well.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars David Macaulay's City was one of my favourite books as a child and still
    Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2016
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    David Macaulay's City was one of my favourite books as a child and still, in it's battered condition, lives in a place of pride on my bookshelf. This wonderful tome has also joined it.
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  • Olga
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente trabajo gráfico
    Reviewed in Spain on February 21, 2017
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    Excepcionales las ilustraciones. Con un dominio de la perspectiva cónica extraordinario. Esto se combina con la imaginación para "desmontar" una catredral y enseñarnos cómo era a medio construir.
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  • Tatyana
    4.0 out of 5 stars Buena explicación
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 22, 2021
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    Esta muy padre, lo recomiendo.
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