engineering

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Topical Term
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engineering

The builders

marvels of engineering
1992
Chronicles some of the most ambitious structural and civil engineering projects, from Egypt's pyramids to present-day oil rigs.

What happens when-- ?

1996
Illustrations with explanatory text describe such familiar everyday processes as generating electricity, producing a newspaper, handling sewage, and delivering flowers.

Science in ancient Egypt

1998
Discusses the achievements of the ancient Egyptians in science, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, agriculture, and technology.

The incredible work of engineers with Max Axiom, super scientist

2013
"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he learns about what engineers do and how they work"--Provided by publisher.

Construction

1997
Illustrations with transparent overlays and brief text present information about construction, describing what a site looks like, what a mason and joiner do, and how a subway and road are built.

Science in ancient China

1998
Surveys the achievements of the ancient Chinese in science, medicine, astronomy, and cosmology, and describes such innovations as rockets, wells, the compass, water wheels, and movable type.

Science in ancient Greece

1998
Discusses the theories of ancient Greek philosophers-scientists such as Ptolemy, Pythagoras, Hippocrates, and Aristotle, and describes some of the scientific discoveries attributed to the Greeks and their impact on modern science.

Cool careers for girls in engineering

1999
Profiles eleven women in various engineering fields, describing their duties, education, and career paths.

Discovering careers for your future

2008
Encourages students to explore their interest in space exploration, profiling a number of careers in that field including aerospace engineers, astrobiologists, mathematicians, pilots, and astronauts.

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