How was that built? : the stories behind awesome structures
Title:
How was that built? : the stories behind awesome structures
Author:
Agrawal, Roma, 1983- author.
ISBN:
9781547609291
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Physical Description:
80 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 32 cm
Contents:
Introduction -- How to build flat -- How to build tall -- How to build long -- How to build a dome -- How to build clean -- How to build strong -- How to build across -- How to build stable -- How to build watertight -- How to build underground -- How to build moving things -- How to build on ice -- How to build in the sea -- How to build in outer space -- Building into the future -- Glossary -- Engineers' gallery.
Abstract:
"From skyscrapers to bridges, meet the extraordinary people who helped build some of the world's architectural marvels"-- Provided by publisher
Agrawai takes us behind-the-scenes of some of the world's most incredible structures. He show how engineers tackle big challenges-- they even have ideas for building in space! From skyscrapers to bridges, meet the extraordinary people who helped build some of the world's architectural marvels. -- adapted from jacket and publisher info
Reading Level:
Grades 2-3 Bloomsbury Children's Books.
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