design and construction

Helps children understand what it takes to build a school, describing the materials that are used and the different rooms schools may have.

"Describes the struggles and accomplishments in building the Pyramids of Giza. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the planning and construction of the Colosseum in ancient Rome and traces its history through subsequent centuries.

Contains illustrated instructions and schematics for more than twenty easy-to-construct electronic gadgets; describes the science and math behind each one; and lists of materials and parts.

Helps you build an Uqbar dinghy in 6 to 8 hours, using simple tools and materials. This book includes plans and cutting diagrams for all models, including rowing as well as sailing versions. It presents an introduction to the stitch 'n glue technique.

Discusses the history of handmade music and the new movement reviving this practice, with nine step-by-step projects to make guitars and accompaniments, like the washtub bass, soup can diddly bow, stomp box and washboard.