Salvadori, Mario George

Describes some of the world's most significant architecture, from the pyramids to skyscrapers, and the technology used to build them.

Uses explanations, word problems, and games to cover some mathematical topics that middle school students need to know, including the invention of numerical notations, basic arithmatical operations, measurements, geometry, graphs, and probability.

An introduction to the basic principles of architecture and engineering including a discussion of structural materials and their properties and such problems as how skyscrapers are kept from swaying excessively and buildings prevented from sinking into the ground.

Explains how tents, houses, stadiums, and bridges are built, and how to build models of such structures using materials found around the home.