design and construction

Describes various kinds of toys that have been enjoyed throughout history, with directions for making a few simple toys.

Text and photographs examine the development of the modern car in all its aspects and explores its social impact.

Reveals the methods and materials used to construct a mosque in late-sixteenth century Turkey.

This book provides children with instructions and tips on how to build a variety of useful objects, including a compass in a jar, a homemade flashlight, and a treehouse telephone.

This book tells about how stadiums are built, including how the foundation is erected, how seats are installed, and how retractable roofs are installed on some new stadiums.

Text and photographs describe how pickup trucks are assembled.

Simple text and photographs present the construction of a bridge, including information on the workers and equipment needed.

Discusses all the planning and efforts that went into the construction of one of the most famous symbols of the United States, the Statue of Liberty.

Describes how public skate parks are constructed, and explains how highly specialized workers design and build facilities specifically for skateboarding.

Follows, in simple text and illustrations, the building of a skyscraper step by step.