All about construction
By: Rennay Craats.
Series: Science Q & A
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781590369562; 9781590369579
Subjects: Building -- Juvenile literature; Structural engineering -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: What is a structure?; title: How long have people been designing structures?; title: How do builders know what to build?; title: Can you see a structure before it is built?; title: Do all buildings look the same?; title: What machines are used to build structures?; title: How do cranes lift so much weight?; title: What are simple machines?; title: Should historical buildings be protected?; title: How are old buildings cleared to build new ones?; title: How is land prepared for building?; title: What are cement and concrete?; title: What is treated lumber?; title: How are skyscrapers built?; title: How do skyscrapers withstand wind?; title: What are elevators?; title: What is involved in building a bridge?; title: How are dams built?; title: Who is Frank Gehry?; title: How do buildings keep people safe?; title: What are construction careers?; title: Quick test; title: Fast facts.