"Examining the building process from the ground up, this . . . title covers the history and construction of the Washington Monument, one of the national capital's most well-known landmarks"--Provided by publisher.
Contains patterns for cutting out and constructing sixteen airplane gliders modeled after actual jets from around the world, and includes information on the history of jet propulsion.
Explains how models are useful in designing roller coasters, buildings, and more, and presents puzzles and activities designed to help young readers understand the information that can be represented with models.
