design and construction

Briefly discusses the first bridges, famous and unusual bridges, and bridge design and construction.

Describes the planning, construction, and history of the Brooklyn Bridge, celebrated as one of the greatest landmarks and grandest sights of New York City.

A biography of the man whose fascination with flying machines produced the Bleriot XI, which crossed the English Channel in thirty-seven minutes in the early 1900's.

Discusses the design and construction of skyscrapers and describes specific examples. Includes a list of some of the important skyscrapers in the world.

Describes different types of roller coasters, their history, and the physics of their construction. Includes a list of great North American roller coasters.

Contains fun-filled activities that encourage young children to use familiar and safe objects to make observations about how things work.

Examines the importance of math in designing roller coasters, and uses that format to foster an understanding of numbers, measurements, shapes, charts, and diagrams. Includes data-gathering and problem-solving exercises.

Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.