design and construction

Secrets of the lost empires: Pyramid

Barnes, Michael

1997

Engineers and archaeologists test traditional hypotheses regarding the building techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to build the pyramids.

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Build your own kit house

Erickson, Jonathan

1988

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Sneakier uses for everyday things

how to turn a calculator into a metal detector, carry a survival kit in a shoestring, make a gas mask with a balloon, turn dishwashing liquid into a copy machine, convert a styrofoam cup into a speaker, and make a spy gadget jacket with everyday things

Tymony, Cy

2005

Presents quirky projects that explain how to turn everyday objects into spy gadgets and other helpful objects such as metal detectors, spy gadgets, survival kits, gas masks, speakers, and more.

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Birdhouses

20 unique woodworking projects for the houses and feeders

Ramuz, Mark

2002

Photographs and step-by-step instructions explain how to create twenty different bird houses and feeders out of wood.

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From glass to boat

a photo essay

Purcell, Cindy

1997

Describes the process by which fiberglass boats are made, from the melting of glass marbles to create the fiberglass to the molding and finishing of the boat.

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Car of the future

Olney, Ross Robert

1986

Discusses the technological possibilities in the cars of tomorrow.

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Dams

Oxlade, Chris

2006

Presents an introduction to dams, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on the history of the dams, including how they are built, how they are used, and information on dam disasters.

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Buildings that go up, up, up

Shepard, Daniel J.

2003

Presents a children's picture book for early readers that describes how tall buildings are built and some of the materials that are used to build them.