design and construction

Presents illustrated instructions to creating a number of unique birdfeeders using recycled and household materials.

Text accompanied by photographic illustrations introduce a variety of musical instruments to be made and played at home.

"In graphic novel format, follows Max Axiom as he uses the engineering process to design and build a recycling center"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the parts, materials, and design of bridges and discusses site preparation, different kinds of bridges, bridge uses, and disasters.

Looks at pyramids as an important part of ancient Egyptian culture, and discusses how they were built, what they were made of, and their purpose.

Presents a study of skyscrapers, how they are built, the men who design them, and the various jobs involved in building them.

Using color photographs, follows the steps involved in building a pumper fire engine, from choosing the cab and chassis through adding special features and painting to testing and delivery.

Photographs and text provide young readers with information about different types of road building machines and the work they perform.

Discusses birds that visit birdfeeders, their behavior and physical characteristics, feeders, and food to put in feeders.

Explores the roller coaster industry and what it takes to design and create coasters.