Macaulay, David

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Underground

Text and drawings describe the subways, sewers, building foundations, telephone and power systems, columns, cables, pipes, tunnels, and other underground elements of a large modern city.

Cathedral

the story of its construction
Text and detailed drawings follow the planning and construction of a magnificent Gothic cathedral in the imaginary French town of Chutreaux during the thirteenth century.

City

a story of Roman planning and construction
Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.

Building big

Angelo

While restoring the front of a church, an old master plasterer rescues an injured pigeon and nurses it back to health.

Jet plane

how it works
Introduces young readers to the mechanical science of jet planes that recreates an airplane ride while explaining how powerful engines, specially designed wings, and cockpit controls work together to enable a jet's flight.

Castle

how it works
Follows the planning, construction, and ultimate testing in battle of a typical fortress with adjoining town built by the English during the Middle Ages.

Eye

how it works
Explains to young kids how the human eyes work together with the brain to create the sense that we call vision.
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Castle

Cover image of Castle

Castle

how it works
2015
Provides an introduction to a medieval castle, showing how people lived inside and how castles defenses worked to protect them from their enemies.

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