design and construction

"Engineers design roads to be as safe and efficient as possible for the people who travel on them. From roundabouts and speed bumps to the routes that roads take, readers will learn how engineers follow the engineering design process to design roads that suit different environments and people who will use them. Vibrant photographs, child-centered examples, and a model-building activity allow readers to step into the shoes of engineers"--Amazon.

An introduction to the engineering design process for houses.

"Presented like a recipe book, ... [this guide shows readers how to make robots] from random flea market finds and some unwanted junk through 23 quirky 'robot recipes'. Each of the 23 robots is shown through the transformation of a group of 'found objects' into a finished sculpture with accompanying instructions on inspiration, assemblage methods and bonding techniques"--Provided by publisher.

"This book shows you how to organize your environment to provide a safe and fun workflow, and demonstrates how you can use that space to educate others.... Outlines the uses and best practice for nearly every tool for people who like to build things, from Scotch tape to a 3D printer, a drill press to a punch, thread cutters to lasers"--Cover p. [4].

The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world, a powerful symbol of freedom and the American dream. For decades, the myth has persisted that the statue was a grand gift from France, but Mitchell reveals how she was in fact the pet project of one quixotic and visionary French sculptor, Fr?d?ric Auguste Bartholdi. Bartholdi not only forged this 151-foot-tall colossus in a workshop in Paris and transported her across the ocean, but battled to raise money for the statue and make her a reality.

An introduction to the design process for tunnels.

A guide to building or upgrading a personal computer for gaming.

"A basic introduction to drones and how they work, focusing on the history of drones, the different kinds of drones, the important parts of a drone, and the various jobs that drones can do. Features sidebars and a 'How it Works' special feature"--Provided by publisher.

A comprehensive guide to birdhouses that includes a history of avian housing and step-by-step instructions for making different types of birdhouses.