Engineering wonders

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Tunnels

Examines the earliest known tunnels in the world and the physics of how tunnels are built and remain standing in spite of tremendous weight above them.

Skyscrapers and towers

Examines the history, types, and engineering details of skyscrapers and towers. Includes a timeline, text-related questions, a glossary, a website for further information, and color photographs.

Pyramids of Egypt

Students will learn about the Egyptian pyramids, how they were built, and the fascinating facts about the rulers who are entombed within them.

Great Wall of China

Learn about the building techniques used for the Great Wall of China, the empires who constructed them, and what their purposes were over the centuries.

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