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Looks at the history of structural engineering, discusses the science behind the field, describes how engineers keep modern buildings from falling down and how a bridge can span distances, and compares modern solutions with those from ancient cultures. --Publisher
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"Have you ever stared in wonder at huge suspension bridge or a towering sky scraper? Then structural engineering might just be the career path for you! Learn the basics from a real-life expert and get some hands-on experience. The world of electrical engineering is at your fingertips" -- Amazon.com.
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Curious about constructions? Inside this book, you'll come face-to-face with 50 incredible structures, including: a fire-breathing octopus sculpture; the skateboard ramp you'd need to jump the Great Wall of China; a whole community of tree houses in Costa Rica; and a lifesize X-Wing Starfighter built of Legos. These and many more accounts of constructions both useful and unnecessary await inquisitive readers, aspiring engineers, and anyone who ever...
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Whether kids are looking for something to do on a rainy day or making a personalized gift for a friend, crafts are a great way to pass the time. The exciting activities in these books allow readers to build the skills to create amazing crafts. Clear-cut explanations, diagrams and photographs let readers follow along step-by-step, helping them develop the abilities they need to complete future projects on their own. Available in reinforced library...
9) Buildings
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"Have you heard of houses built to look like flying saucers? And did you know the first skyscraper ever built was in Chicago? But that certainly wasn't the first big building-it came after the monumental pyramids of ancient Egypt, the huge castles of medieval times, and more. All these buildings are marvels of engineering! Discover extreme facts about buildings in this fun and kooky book"--
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"Leo teaches his cat Pallas all about buildings and structures by applying his knowledge of science to their stone age world. Engaging illustrations and stories provide a fun introduction to science concepts, including ramps, forces and loads, tension, and more. Information boxes accompany each story to explore real applications of buildings and structures in the natural and designed world."--
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"Explore the structures in your everyday life and around the world that exist because of engineering. Discover how the world's tallest building stays standing and more with full-color illustrations designed to keep young readers engaged and entertained while they learn."--
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"This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure"--
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"People use creative or inventive thinking to adapt the natural world to help them meet their needs or wants. All people use tools and technology in their life and jobs to solve problems. Space Cat is curious about how tools, technology and engineering are used to keep buildings and structures from falling down."--
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Engineers design our modern world. They combine science and technology to create incredible vehicles, structures, and objects. This title examines amazing feats of civil engineering. Engaging text explores massive bridges, the worlds tallest skyscraper, and the Panama Canal. It also examines the engineers who made these projects a reality and traces the history of the discipline.
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David P. Billington (1927–2018) was the Gordon Y. S. Wu Professor of Engineering Emeritus at Princeton University. His many books include Robert Maillart's Bridges and Power, Speed, and Form (both Princeton).
An essential exploration of the engineering aesthetics of celebrated structures from long-span bridges to high-rise buildings
What do structures such as the Eiffel Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the concrete roofs of Pier Luigi Nervi have...
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