structural engineering

Explains how to build and perform activities with models of towers and bridges to illustrate the principles used in designing and constructing such structures.

Photographs, diagrams, and text explain the structure and materials of man-made and natural objects in the everyday world.

Introduces some of the largest engineering constructions in the world, including the Grand Coulee Dam and the road tunnel through Mont Blanc.

Explains how science and technology influence the designs of buildings and structures, describing the forces that act upon bridges, dams, towers, and more, and discussing the energy-efficient aspects of building designs.

"Discusses the technology and engineering used to build the tallest skyscrapers, buildings, and towers"--Provided by publisher.

Young explorers get to take a peek at some of the worlds tallest, smallest, busiest, and most magnificent buildings. From Grand Central Station to the ancient pyramids at Giza, readers will tour the world and come away in awe of the many amazing buildings that people have constructed.

Examines the physics behind the design and construction of tall buildings, long bridges, and big dams, and discusses why they sometimes collapse or burst.

"Yesterday's science, today's technology." Explains the science behind the technology that is used in architecture. Includes activities.

Offers instructions for building devices out of unconventional things like trash and newspaper. Inventions include a trash grabber and a coin sorter.

Introduces readers to some of the most awe-inspiring, man-made creations in the world including the Great Wall of China, Stonehenge, the pyramids and Great Sphinx of Egypt, and Mount Rushmore.