design and construction

"The Le Mans auto race in France is a true test of endurance, and as you sit behind the wheel of a high-powered racecar, you're in control. The decisions you make may take you across the finish line as a champion--or send you careening off course. Will you find a way to win--or even survive? YOU CHOOSE how this adventure story ends"--Provided by the publisher.

Comprehensive pictorial overview on the world's bridges, from history and bridging materials, to prehistoric, early, and modern bridges.

Are you ready to take off with the world's fastest supersonic aircraft? Strap yourself in for a trip in the cockpits of mighty aircrafts. Bite-sized facts explain how they work, their pilots' daring risks, and the thrill of supersonic flight.

Motorcycles are made for speed--but some get there louder and faster than others! You'll need tough gear to ride the road, around the track, and across salt flats. Get the latest facts on how these bikes reach extreme speeds.

What's a fun way to re-use ordinary items found around your house or school? Make your own miniature medieval battlefield! With step-by-step instructions to create a tabletop version of this piece of medieval history using simple materials found around the house.

Discusses the science and technology behind building dams.

"Designing and playing your own board games can be a lot of fun. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information."--Publisher.

The World's Most Powerful Battleships features 52 of the greatest warships to have sailed and fought in the last 500 years.

"Robots dont have senses, but they do have sensors that enable them to interact with their environment. This book describes the many kinds of sensors, how they work, and how to use them to get your robot to do what you want. There is also an example of the way sensors are used to get machines to perform complex tasks"--Amazon.com.