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Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Discover how bridges are made! Through full-color photographs, easy-to-read text, and hands-on projects, young engineers and architects are introduced to the world of bridges, including the types of bridges, how they're built, and key terms. This fast-paced nonfiction book will engage budding engineers while also covering U.S. Next Generation Science standards and National Science Education Standards.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book explores the science of architecture since ancient times, and examines the life cycle of a building, from design to demolition. It looks at the challenges faced by todays architects, including how to build in areas prone to natural disaster, and how to build sustainably, so that our structures don't end up damaging the planet.
7) Skyscrapers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Readers will have a blast learning about Skyscrapers. From apartment buildings to the Empire State Building, this book explores how they are built, how they are used, and the engineer's job to build and plan for them. --Amazon
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The Golden Gate Bridge is an awesome bridge. It is one of the most iconic bridges in the world! In Building the Golden Gate Bridge, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built. Compelling photographs and easy-to-read text brings this story to life, followed by a comprehensive quiz. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle...
13) Pyramids
Author
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the different kinds of Pyramids, their structure, construction, purposes, and creators. Includes related projects exploring how pyramids shapes have many kinds of properties and uses.
16) Superstructures
Author
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Text and detailed illustrations explore and explain the architectural styles, building methods, materials, and technologies used throughout history to build structures such as the pyramids of Egypt, the Roman baths, the Statue of Liberty, and modern skyscrapers.