design and construction

Traces the history of the Boeing 747 aircraft from its creation in 1921 to its current uses, describing the building and design teams' efforts to get the craft in the air, the many challenges they faced along the way, and the craft's impact on the aeronautical industry.

Uses question and answer format with pictures to explain elements and principles of structural engineering, the field that includes the design and construction of bridges, tunnels, and buildings. Shows how readers can build their own structures to scale.

Describes the architecture and symbolism of the ancient temples of Egypt, including 535 illustrations, 173 in color.

Step-by-step instructions and illustrations explain how to build a home, including detailed information on both exterior and interior features.

The scientific workings of the kaleidoscope are explained, along with a photographic gallery of the work of kaleidoscope artists and detailed plans for making twenty-four scopes at home.

Provides instructions for making and flying all kinds of kites, including a serpent kite, six-sided kite, shooting star, and flexible kite.

Alex watches the construction of a skyscraper on his block, from the day the empty lot is measured until the dedication of the new building and its adjacent playground.

Examines the design and purpose of the different parts of stock cars and describes how to construct them.

Building robots is a popular pastime for technically savvy students and budding enthusiasts.