design and construction

Alternating pages of simple and more complex text facilitate parent and child reading in this book about what it takes to design a new car.

Provides an overview of robotics competitions; offers information on forming a team, robot design and construction, and building a robot; and includes an interview with roboticist Jacob Cohen.

Profiles thirteen famous skyscrapers around the world, from the Woolworth Building to the Burj Khalifa.

A behind the scenes looks at how craftsman Jake Eshelman makes one-of-a-kind skateboards by hand from found wood.

Describes the pyramids of Egypt and how they were 019structed.

Provides step-by-step instructions for building robots from templates that can power on and move.

"...shows readers how to build cars they can really power and race, such as a balloon car, a solar car, and many more. Easy-to-follow instructions, handy templates, dynamic photographs, and easily accessible materials make these projects challenging, fun, and highly rewarding!"--Provided by publisher.

"...shows readers how to build their very own aircraft that can really fly! Projects include a hot-air balloon, roto-copter,a variety of gliders, and many more"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses sewers throughout the centuries and explains the scientific concepts behind them.

Discusses how and why dams are constructed, explaining the science and technology behind them.