engineering

Describes in detail the design and construction of seven modern feats of architecture and engineering: the Sydney Opera House, Channel Tunnel, Kansai Airport, the Concorde, Aswan High Dam, Sears Tower, and Kennedy Space Center.

Presents a description of the responsibilities and qualifications needed to work in the field of engineering, and explores careers such as aeronautical and astronautical engineering, chemical and electrical engineer, civil engineer, and more.

Presents an introduction to the science of electronics, covering the history, important concepts, key inventions, and applied technology of the field.

This detailed volume examines the development of the telephone and related technologies, including everything from the transistor to fax machines, smart phones, and VoIP technology.

Provides advice to persons pursuing a career in the engineering field, with information on various job opportunities, salaries and benefits, and training and degree requirements.

Provides information on such impressive manmade structures as the pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China, the Eiffel Tower, the Suez Canal, and the Channel Tunnel.

A collection of science and engineering projects and experiments covering such areas as magnetism, electricity, electrochemistry, chemistry, physics, energy and radioactivity.

Introduces ten unique American constructions including the Sears Tower, the Erie Canal, the Lincoln Tunnel, the Alaska pipeline, the Grand Coulee Dam, the Louisiana Superdome, the Seattle Space Needle, the Hubble Space Telescope, the Gateway Arch, and Disney's Epcot Center.

This illustrated manual demonstrates how to conduct numerous science experiments using inexpensive common items.

Provides step-by-step instructions for activities demonstrating engineering concepts and scientific explanations for the concepts presented.