Superstructures

"[An introduction to] One World Trade Center, which is also known as the Freedom Tower. Readers will learn all about its construction, why it was constructed, the materials and security that went into building it, and it's uses"--Publisher.

This title is all about the unique and recognizable observation tower in Seattle, the Space Needle. Readers will learn all about its construction for the 1962 World's Fair, what it's made from, and what its uses are today. This title is written at a Level 3, specifically for transitional readers.Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

This title is all about the out-of-this-world International Space Station that has been orbiting Earth since 1998. Readers will learn all about its construction, updates throughout the years, the people who work on it, and its uses.

"Describes some of the longest and most famous tunnels ever built. Includes information on the tunnel designers, the challenges they faced, and statistics of the finished tunnels"--Provided by publisher.

Describes some of the largest and most well-known stadiums in the world, with information on the architects, the construction challenges they faced, and statistics of the finished stadiums.

Describes some of the tallest and most well-known skyscrapers in the world, with information on the architects; design and construction challenges they faced; and statistics of the finished buildings.

Describes some of the longest and most well-known bridges in the world, with information on the bridge designers, the construction challenges they faced, and statistics of the finished bridges.

Describes how skyscrapers are different from towers and how both are constructed.

Describes how roads and tunnels are constructed and provides a historical perspective.