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David Macaulay: Building Big Domes DVD

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Item #: WB2472
What holds up the Astrodome? Why did the Romans leave a hole in the roof of the Pantheon? Tour the world and trace the 2000-year history of domes with award-winning author-illustrator--and captivating storyteller--David Macaulay (The Way Things Work). From Houston's Astrodome to Rome's St. Peter's Cathedral, meet ingenious designers, hear rarely told heroic stories, and revel in amazing triumphs.Production Year: ... More
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What holds up the Astrodome? Why did the Romans leave a hole in the roof of the Pantheon? Tour the world and trace the 2000-year history of domes with award-winning author-illustrator--and captivating storyteller--David Macaulay (The Way Things Work). From Houston's Astrodome to Rome's St. Peter's Cathedral, meet ingenious designers, hear rarely told heroic stories, and revel in amazing triumphs.

Production Year: 2004
Copyright Year: 2000
Discs: 1
Audio Format: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 4x3 Letterbox

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Jujubee
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5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Amazing Series!!
Review by Jujubee on 07/17/20 review stating Amazing Series!!
Please dont let the previous reviewer who failed to vet the movie first for his kids deter you from these highly educational films. There is some violence or dark subject matter in each of them because he goes into the history of how these incredible structures came into human use. With some careful editing, for young kids, these are still incredibly informative and useful/interesting documentaries. My 4 year old loves to learn about the world and these did not disappoint.

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Jujubee reviewed David Macaulay: Building Big Domes DVD
5 star rating
Amazing Series!!
Review by Jujubee review stating Amazing Series!!
Please dont let the previous reviewer who failed to vet the movie first for his kids deter you from these highly educational films. There is some violence or dark subject matter in each of them because he goes into the history of how these incredible structures came into human use. With some careful editing, for young kids, these are still incredibly informative and useful/interesting documentaries. My 4 year old loves to learn about the world and these did not disappoint.
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