Text and photographs depict the construction of a skyscraper, from the digging of the foundation through erection of the steel structure to the topping off, when the building's highest part is placed.
"Describes the struggles and accomplishments in building The Chunnel which connects England and France, traveling beneath the English Channel. Includes glossary, websites, and bibliography for further reading"--Provided by publisher.
Profiles twenty yachts built or rebuilt since the turn of the millennium, featuring photographs and tours of each vessel, and providing information about their builders, designers, and owners.
Provides a brief history of the Boy Scouts' Pinewood Derby as well as diagrams, templates, and tips to help parents and children gain a competitive edge in a Pinewood Derby race.
Explores why various parts of houses--walls, roofs, windows, floors, and furnishings--are made of particular materials, have certain shapes, and perform specific functions.
Investigates how the invention of the automobile has dramatically changed our lives. It goes back to the earliest cars and traces the story through the range of models today. Find out what makes an engine turn, how the engine moves the wheels, and how wheels grip the road.
