Extraordinary buildings: the science of how and why they were built / by Izzi Howell.
By: Howell, Izzi [author.].
Series: Fact finders. Exceptional engineering.Publisher: North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, ©2019Description: 32 pages ; colored illustrations ; 22 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781543529050 (hardcover).Subject(s): Building -- Juvenile literature | Historic buildings -- Juvenile literatureGenre/Form: Print books.Summary: Many buildings are just four walls and a roof. But some buildings are engineering wonders and are extraordinary to behold. Put on your hard hat and go behind the scenes to find out how and why some of the world's most famous buildings were built. Explore the design, construction, and engineering processes that went into creating some of these marvelous buildings. Extraordinary Buildings will leave you with a better understanding and a greater appreciation of these amazing structures--| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| On Shelf | TH149 .H69 2019 (Browse shelf) | Available | AU00000000014131 |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 31) and index.
Many buildings are just four walls and a roof. But some buildings are engineering wonders and are extraordinary to behold. Put on your hard hat and go behind the scenes to find out how and why some of the world's most famous buildings were built. Explore the design, construction, and engineering processes that went into creating some of these marvelous buildings. Extraordinary Buildings will leave you with a better understanding and a greater appreciation of these amazing structures--
Ages 8-10.