design and construction

Vintage photographs and text describe the history of the New York subway system and the major individuals involved in its creation.

Contains illustrated instructions for building treehouses, and offers advice on what type of treehouse to build, which trees offer the best support, and how to maintain treehouses and access equipment.

Describes the history and ongoing construction of the International Space Station, as well as the effects on the human body of extended stays there.

Presents information on how science has tried to imitate nature by designing robots that walk based on the legs of bugs.

Examines the history of the most advanced nuclear submarine ever built, the Seawolf, including some of the challenges faced in design and construction amid of post-Cold War budget constraints.

Describes tunnels throughout the world, discussing materials and building technologies, functions and locations of important tunnels, and examples of famous tunnels in history.

Describes stadiums throughout the world, discussing materials and building technologies, functions and locations of important stadiums, and examples of famous stadiums in history.

Explores key types of dams throughout the world, discussing materials and construction technologies used, functions and locations of major dams, and examples of famous dams in history.

Describes canals throughout the world, discussing materials and building technologies, functions and locations of important canals, and examples of famous canals in history.

Describes bridges throughout the world, discussing materials and building technologies, functions and locations of important bridges, and examples of famous bridges in history.