design and construction

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From metal to airplane

2004
Briefly introduces the process by which an airplane is made from sheet metal and other parts.

The Hoover Dam

1997
Describes the process involved in building the Hoover Dam.

The Sears Tower

1995
Discusses the building of the Sears Tower from its design to its status as a Chicago landmark tourist attraction.

The Gateway Arch

1995
Chronicles the history, design, and building of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

Build and detail model cars like a pro

2001
A guide to building and detailing model cars that provides information on essential tools and material, assembly, engine and chassis detailing, custom painting, applying decals and foil, and working with resin multi-media kits.

The Hoover Dam

2003
Traces the history of the Hoover Dam on the Colorado river, discussing the politics involved, the men who built it, and the construction techniques.

Bridges

2004
Describes four kinds of bridges, the methods and materials of their construction, and amazing or disastrous examples.

Cars and how they work

1992
Text and pictures present a history of car design and development.

How to build a robot

2001
Cartoon illustrations and text provide information about robots, discussing automation, the development of robots, how robots work, the different types of robots and what they can do, artificial intelligence, and the future of robots. Includes experiments.

How cars are made

1987
Explains the process of how an automobile is made, from the design and initial assembly to painting, finishing, and testing.

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