Macaulay, David

Text in Spanish. The story of the construction of a cathedral, as it might have occurred in 13th century France.

Medieval Gothic cathedrals-- their design, construction, and significance, are exemplified through the story of a fictional representative building.

A companion book to the successful series, inspires readers of all ages to look at their world in a new way. This companion to the PBS series provides a sampling of architectural landmarks: bridges, tunnels, dams, domes, and skyscrapers. The engineering explanations are lucid and detailed, and the progressions from one architectural solution to others of increasing complexity reveal some social history along with technological.

The inhabitants of Mammoth Island explore how magnets work and the many ways in which they can be used.

A tour of the bathroom and the sewer system, from the family toilet to municipal water treatment plants.

Combines location footage and animation in an examination of some of France's most famous cathedrals, exploring the architectural elements of these medieval churches as well as stories of intrigue from the period.

The Islanders look at how devices such as conventional telephones, fax machines, and cell phones operate.

Two young Islanders enlist the help of a visiting inventor to build a machine to make the rides at the amusement park more exciting. They decide to build a steam engine, a device that converts heat energy into mechanical energy.

The Islanders hunt for the mammoths in a giant canyon and reveal what happens to a sound as it is made, travels, bounces, and eventually reaches our ears.