Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.

Describes the many people and steps involved in building a house.

"Roads allow people and goods to travel across land quickly and safely. Discover the engineering behind roads"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores the history of civil engineering and the advancements made in the field, looking at the Panama Canal, bridges, skyscrapers, and more.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest bridges, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of bridges using...

"This series helps young readers learn about the roles, tools, and workplaces of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics"--

"Dams change the landscape, providing reservoirs of freshwater and even producing electricity. Discover the engineering behind dams"--Provided by the publisher.

Readers will have a blast learning about Canals. From the Panama Canal to shallow canals, this book explores how they are built, how they are used, and the engineer's job to build and plan for them. --Amazon

Readers will have a blast learning about Tunnels. From mining tunnels to the Channel Tunnel, this book explores how they are built, how they are used, and the engineer's job to build and plan for them. --Amazon

Explores different types of bridges and shows unique examples of each type.