"Towers are tall, narrow structures used for many purposes, from measuring and predicting weather to offering a bird's-eye view of surroundings. This . . . book takes children through the engineering design process, giving them an inside look at how engineers design towers to suit specific purposes and hold steady in different environments"--Provided by publisher.
"The Billy Goats Gruff had to outsmart the troll to cross a bridge, but could have avoided him entirely if they had built a raft. This book discusses the science of rafts, including a project to build and test your own raft, and includes an 'In the Real World' feature"--Provided by publisher.
"This book explores the science of architecture since ancient times, and examines the life cycle of a building, from design to demolition. It looks at the challenges faced by . . . architects, including how to build in areas prone to natural disaster, and how to build sustainably, so that our structures don't end up damaging the planet"--Provided by publisher.
Describes the invention of the Ferris wheel for the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago. Discusses George Ferris's boyhood love of the waterwheel, his education, his crazy idea, and the obstacles he had to overcome to build the world's first Ferris wheel.
Provides answers to questions about construction, covering planning, styles of structures, materials, skyscrapers, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
