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Building Amazing Structures
6 Reviews
(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
(4)
4-6
Building Amazing Structures series.
The volumes follow a similar format, explaining how each structure is necessary to improve commerce, transportation, and energy production. The clear texts present historical background but focus on contemporary issues of design, construction, and maintenance. Illustrated with average-quality color photographs, the crowded pages include occasional activities to demonstrate scientific principles. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(4)
4-6
Building Amazing Structures series.
The volumes follow a similar format, explaining how each structure is necessary to improve commerce, transportation, and energy production. The clear texts present historical background but focus on contemporary issues of design, construction, and maintenance. Illustrated with average-quality color photographs, the crowded pages include occasional activities to demonstrate scientific principles. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(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
(4)
4-6
Building Amazing Structures series.
The volumes follow a similar format, explaining how each structure is necessary to improve commerce, transportation, and energy production. The clear texts present historical background but focus on contemporary issues of design, construction, and maintenance. Illustrated with average-quality color photographs, the crowded pages include occasional activities to demonstrate scientific principles. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(4)
4-6
Building Amazing Structures series.
The volumes follow a similar format, explaining how each structure is necessary to improve commerce, transportation, and energy production. The clear texts present historical background but focus on contemporary issues of design, construction, and maintenance. Illustrated with average-quality color photographs, the crowded pages include occasional activities to demonstrate scientific principles. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
6 reviews
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