design and construction

Describes some of the largest and most well-known stadiums in the world, with information on the architects, the construction challenges they faced, and statistics of the finished stadiums.

Full-color, illustrated plans for building seven different mousetrap-powered racers, complete with tips on solving any design problem.

Narrates the history behind the design and construction of the Suez Canal in Egypt.

A step-by-step guide to building more than thirty science devices designed to help students learn about various scientific concepts and theories.

Counts down the world's most memorable failures in transportation devices, discussing what was learned from each failure.

Features modern train stations which are utilizing technological and architectural advances to respond to the rail renaissance of the 1980s and 1990s.

Discusses the history, purpose, and maintenance of Japan's Kansai International Airport, including what it is like to land on a man-made island.

Henry Ford, the creator of the Model T automobile, visits Santa Claus at the North Pole and, as he watches the elves making toys, he decides to use the same assembly line method to manufacture his automobile.

Describes the construction and use of dams and discusses their benefits and dangers.