Building Amazing Structures
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Describes different types of bridges around the world and throughout history and how they are built.
'Building Amazing Structures' is a series that explores key types of large structures and the materials and technology behind their construction. The books provide National Curriculum support but will also interest the general reader.
Explores the development, building techniques and materials used to build amazing structures from around the world. Includes experiments to aid understanding
This updated edition asks some great questions. When did people first build tunnels? Where is the world's longest tunnel? What keeps tunnels from collapsing? You'll find the answers to these questions and many more in Building Amazing Structures. Each book in the series looks at some of today's most amazing structures from around the world. Begin your journey by reading about similar structures in history and how they were built. Then discover the techniques and materials that today's engineers and builders use to make even more amazing structures. Finally, learn about structures that failed and why.
This updated edition asks some great questions. What was the largest stadium ever built? When were the first stadiums built? Why doesn't the roof of a stadium collapse? You'll find the answers to these questions and many more in Building Amazing Structures. Each book in the series looks at some of today's most amazing structures from around the world. Begin your journey by reading about similar structures in history and how they were built. Then discover the techniques and materials that today's engineers and builders use to make even more amazing structures. Finally, learn about structures that failed and why.
This updated edition asks some great questions. What is the world's longest canal? When were the first canals built? What are dumb barges? You'll find the answers to these questions and many more in Building Amazing Structures. Each book in the series looks at some of today's most amazing structures from around the world. Begin your journey by reading about similar structures in history and how they were built. Then discover the techniques and materials that today's engineers and builders use to make even more amazing structures. Finally, learn about structures that failed and why.
Explores the development, building techniques and materials used to build amazing structures from around the world. Includes experiments to aid understanding