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Author
Series
Very short introductions volume 401
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Structure is integral to the world around us. It can be found in both natural and man-made forms. In this Very Short Introduction, David Blockley explores the nature of structural engineering, looking at how it relates to architecture and design and the principles underlying the building of safe and resilient structures. Blockley explores a number of examples from around the world, including the Shard in London, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco,...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury USA, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Looks at the history of structural engineering, discusses the science behind the field, describes how engineers keep modern buildings from falling down and how a bridge can span distances, and compares modern solutions with those from ancient cultures. --Publisher.
Author
Publisher
Time Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Exploring the art and science behind the world's greatest structures, from Greek temples and Roman aqueducts to iron bridges and skyscrapers of glass and steel, this title deals with history's greatest achievements in design, engineering and architecture.
Author
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
A treat for those who love both engineering and cooking, this unique volume introduces amazing structures created by ancient and modern engineers and then invites readers to explore engineering further by making tasty edible snack structures.
Publisher
A & E Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
This documentary explores Egypt's awe-inspiring engineering accomplishments through the prism of its pharaohs' indomitable personalities. As Egypt's pharaohs alternately conquered and ceded vast expanses of land, they pushed their royal architects to stretch the boundaries of imagination and human potential, in effect inventing the science of structural engineering. Follow the empire's development from the First Dynasty of 3000 BC through the last...
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Girls who enjoy crafts, DIY projects, and more will find plenty here to keep them busy for hours! This follow-up to Curious Jane gives them even more hands-on activities and entertainment, with new things to make and create, and ideas that encourage them to design and invent. It's a smart, colorful, and unique book that's perfect for every bright, cool young girl!"-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure"--
Publisher
Lakeshore
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
How are bridges designed? What makes a bridge strong? Teaches students to look closer at real-life designs--and make original structures that use the same important elements. Created to encourage open-ended building with minimal teacher involvement. Includes 8 photo cards showing actual bridges, plus hands-on manipulatives that invite children to build, explore and engineer. Back of each photo card explains key elements for each design to guide children's...
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A new blue-chip series that reveals the extraordinary feats of engineering hidden in the world's most spectacular manmade structures. Each episode uses cutting-edge CGI to strip down construction layer by layer. Each time a layer is removed, buildings are reduced to their skeletons, revealing game-changing innovation analyzed by world-class industry players.
Publisher
Tiny Land Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Building a fun fort is a great way of improving a child's STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills. Kids would focus their thoughts on creating the perfect fort, which helps to improve imagination, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Creative Forts comes with 44 child-safe joint balls and 86 rods that simplty twister and insert the rod to balls. Join together to connect to create a multitude of possible play structures.
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