design and construction

Briefly examines each stage of the design and construction process of building a skyscraper.

Briefly describes how board games are developed and provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for making five games out of common materials.

Describes how the Hoover Dam was built in the 1930s from the perspectives of a Colorado River explorer, a dam worker, and a dam worker's daughter.

Provides instructions for science projects that teach about robots, covering parts, microcontrollers, sounds, construction, LED lights, and touch sensors.

Describes the different designs and construction techniques used by various birds to build nests that best suit their needs. Also provides information about particular species mentioned.

Learn all about the amazing technology behind self-driving cars, from how they navigate to how they keep passengers safe.

Illustrated instructions for making over fifty birdhouses with suggestions for materials, feeding devices, and winter care for birds.

The Hoover Dam is more than just an enormous concrete wall. It is an engineering marvel achieved by careful planning and hard, dangerous work. Seventeen turbines inside the dam produce electricity for millions of people.

"Describes the science concepts involved in several types of car racing"--.

"Describes various competitions and games involving robots"--.