design and construction

"In 1936 San Francisco, eighteen-year-old Willa MacCarthy is bound for the convent. But when she discovers her love of medicine, she will defy her family and work with a female doctor to care for those building the Golden Gate Bridge"--Provided by publisher.

The Great Wall of China spans more than 10,000 miles! It was built over many centuries, and it remains one of the world?s most famous landmarks today. This title for young readers explores the Great Wall?s original purpose, how it was built, and how it?s used today.

Humorous illustrations, captions, and sidebars describe the toil and suffering involved in building the Great Wall of China during the third century B.C.

An introduction to the construction of the Great Wall of China, discussing construction techniques, the dynasties that constructed it, and how the modern Chinese government is working to protect it for the future.

An introduction to the construction of Mount Rushmore.

Explores various perspectives on the process of building the Great Wall of China.

Explores various perspectives on the process of building the Golden Gate Bridge.

Chronicles the building of the Grand Coulee Dam over the Columbia River near Spokane, Washington--the largest dam every built when it was completed in 1941, and still the greatest source of hydroelectric power in the United States.

Describes the process involved in building the Hoover Dam.