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AUTHOR |
Craats, Rennay. |
TITLE |
Construction / Rennay Craats. |
IMPRINT |
New York : Weigl Publishers, 2009. |
DESCRIPTION |
48 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. |
SERIES |
Science Q&A. |
CONTENT NOTE |
What is a structure? -- How long have people been designing structures? -- How do builders know what to build? -- Can you see a structure before it is built? -- Do all buildings look the same? -- What machines are used to build structures? -- How do cranes lift so much weight? -- What are simple machines? -- Should historical buildings be protected? -- How are old buildings cleared to build new ones? -- How is land prepared for building? -- What are cement and concrete? -- What is treated lumber? -- How are skyscrapers built? -- How do skyscrapers withstand wind? -- What are elevators? -- What is involved in building a bridge? -- How are dams built? -- Who is Frank Gehry? -- How do buildings keep people safe? -- What are construction careers? -- Quick test -- Fast facts. |
SUBJECT |
Buildings. |
SUBJECT |
Structural engineering. |
DISCIPLINE |
Integrated Science. |
ISBN |
9781590369562. |
ISBN |
9781590369579. |
English Book Collection |
690 CRA |
Available ¦bÀ] |
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