How did they build that?

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Guggenheim Museum

Introduces the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and discusses how it was created, what materials were used, and how long it took to build.
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Burj Khalifa

Introduces the tallest building in the world, the Burjkha lifa tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and discusses how it was created, what materials were used, and how long it took to build.
Cover image of Burj Khalifa

The Bird's Nest

2016
Introduces the Chinese National Stadium, also called the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, China, and discusses how it was created, what materials were used, and how long it took to build.

One World Trade Center

2016
Introduces the One World Trade Center in New York City, and discusses how it was created, what materials were used, and how long it took to build.

Zoo

2012
Helps children understand what it takes to build a zoo, examining the considerations and decisions people make to determine how a zoo is built, which animals can live there, and related topics.

Dam

2010
Helps children understand what it takes to build a dam, describing the materials that are used and the people involved in the construction process.

Skyscraper

2010
Helps children understand what it takes to build a skyscraper, describing the materials that are used and the people involved in the construction process.

House

2011
Looks at the different parts of a house and describes how houses get built from the ground up.

Lighthouse

2012
An introduction to lighthouses that explains what role they play in the community, how their design and function has changed throughout history, and how they are built.

Water park

2011
Helps readers understand what it takes to build a water park, describing the materials that are used and the people involved in the construction process.
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