Fallingwater: The Building of Frank Lloyd Wright's Masterpiece

Marc Harshman and Anna Egan Smucke

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In Bear Run, Pennsylvania, a home unlike any other perches atop a waterfall. The water's tune plays differently in each of its sunlight-dappled rooms; the structure itself blends effortlessly into the rock and forest behind it. This is Fallingwater, a masterpiece equally informed by meticulous research and unbounded imagination, designed by the lauded American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

This book guides young readers through Wright's process designing Fallingwater, from his initial inspirations to the home's breathtaking culmination. It is a exploration of a man, of dreams, and of the creative process; a celebration of potential. Graceful prose and rich, dynamic illustrations breathe life into the story of Frank and Fallingwater, a man and home utterly unlike any other.

A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 2017 Blue Ribbon Book
A National Council for the Social Studies Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People

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Why it’s great

This beautifully written and illustrated story introduces children to the power of creativity, problem-solving, and respect for nature in design. It shows how architecture can be both art and science, teaching kids that inspiration can come from the world around them. For young dreamers who love to build, draw, or explore, Wright’s masterpiece offers a perfect example of how bold ideas and persistence can shape something timeless.