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Oxlade, Chris

Stadiums

32 pp. | Heinemann | November, 2000 | Library ISBN 1-57572-279-8 $$14.95
(4) 4-6 Building Amazing Structures series. These books present some history on the earliest skyscrapers and stadiums but focus on contemporary structures. The simply written prose explains how they are designed, constructed, and maintained, while occasional "Try This" boxes provide activities to help teach the scientific principles behind the constructions. Photos of some well-known skyscrapers and stadiums illustrate the somewhat crowded pages. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

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