design and construction

Describes some of the individual pyramids that are part of the complex at Giza in Egypt, discusses their construction and preservation, examines rituals and ceremonies associated with the pyramids, and looks at some of the treasures found in the tombs.

Constance Bowman and Clara Marie Allen describe their summer of 1943, when they--middle-class art and English teachers at San Diego High School--went to work assembling B-24 bombers, known as Liberators, for the war.

Describes how the building of the Suez Canal was not only the greatest engineering feat of the nineteenth century, but also symbolized the hopes and dreams of two vastly different cultures.

Provides a detailed description of all stages of road making and considers the important element of traffic.

Describes how cement, metal, concrete, and other materials are made into a bridge.

Take a close look at some of the wildest bikes ever built. Close-up photos take you bike-side to check out the awesome details on 13 radical rides from Discovery Channel's American Chopper series. See how Paul Sr., Paulie, Mikey, and the other guys in the shop take an idea to the limit on their spectacular choppers, and find out what they really think about each other.

Traces each step in the design and construction of a highway and describes the machinery used.

Explores key types of skyscrapers throughout the world, discussing materials and construction technologies as well as the functions and locations of important skyscrapers.

A guide to creating a hot rod that provides step-by-step illustrations for every stage of the process, and advice on choosing the proper car, selecting and preparing a frame, adding suspension and drivetrain components, and more.