design and construction

Describes the pyramids of Egypt and how they were constructed.

"In this book, young gamers will take on building the best of castles, from drawbridges to towers. Illustrations show what the castles they construct in Minecraft might look like. In addition, the main content touches on important engineering ideas, bringing together technology, art, and science"--Provided by publisher.

"This title is a great way for readers to learn just how to [build bridges] in their favorite game, as well as learn some important engineering concepts along the way. Examples of great Minecraft bridges are shown in unique illustrations, accompanied by tips and tricks to incorporate readers' own coding and creativity into the process"--Provided by publisher.

"The technology for self-driving vehicles was once considered only a possibility for the far-distant future. While they aren't widely available yet, the technology is in use and gaining acceptance. This . . . volume explains the science behind this life-changing innovation in accessible language. Sidebars and graphic organizers add more background information about its development and help to reinforce key STEM concepts. The . . . text will also highlight the challenges of and concerns about self-driving cars and trucks"--Provided by publisher.

Provides details on how the Titanic was built and made ready for its first voyage.

"Beatrice Alexander's family ran a doll hospital in their home in New York's Lower East Side, where she grew to love fixing and making dolls. . . . When World War I broke out, she came up with the idea to make dolls modeled after nurses to support the war effort and help keep children happy--but they needed to be unbreakable because resources were scarce and families couldn't afford to repair or replace toys. With her innovative designs and ideas, she became a savvy, feminist entrepreneur"--OCLC.

"In 1862, balloons were the only way to reach the sky. But 14-year-old Otto Lilienthal didn't want to fly balloons. He wanted to soar like a bird. Scientists, teachers, and news reporters everywhere said flying was impossible. Otto and his brother Gustav desperately wanted to prove them wrong, so they made their own wings and tried to take flight. The brothers quickly crashed, but this was just the beginning for Otto, who would spend the next 30 years of his life sketching, re-sketching and building gliders. Over time, Otto's flights got longer. His control got better. He learned the tricks and twists of the wind. His flights even began to draw crowds. By the time of his death at age 48, Otto had made more than 2,000 successful glider flights. He was the first person in history to spend this much time in the air, earning the title of the world's first pilot and paving the way for future aviation pioneers"--From the publisher's web site.

The Wright brothers are well known for building the first successful airplane. However, they were neither the first nor the last to design an aircraft. Early designs looked very different than the planes we have today, but engineers from 1903 onward have generally tried to improve on the existing plane design rather than reinventing it. This volume looks at the successes and failures of airplane design, from the ancient Egyptian Saqqara bird to the hypersonic planes of the future. Engaging sidebars augment the informative main text, and graphic organizers help visual learners understand the mechanics of flight.

An introduction to the Great Pyramid of Giza, featuring photographs and text that examine its history, location, construction, interior and exterior architecture, and more.

Katie's class is invited to see a new house a classmate's father is building, where they learn the steps to building a house and even who the new homeowner is.