Bridges and tunnels : investigate feats of engineering / Donna Latham ; illustrated by Jen Vaughn.
Material type:
TextSeries: "Build it yourself" seriesPublication details: White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, c2012.Description: 122 p. : ill. ; 27 cmISBN: - 1936749521 (trade)
- 9781936749522 (trade)
- Bridges & tunnels
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 624.2 L352 | Available | 33111006722553 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Bridges and tunnels are lifelines. People have tackled seemingly insurmountable obstacles, including vast canyons and mountain ranges, to design and construct these amazing passageways. Bridges and Tunnels: Investigate Feats of Engineering invites children ages 9 and up to explore the innovation and physical science behind structures our world depends on. Trivia and fun facts illustrate engineering ingenuity and achievements. Activities and projects encourage children to learn about the engineering process and to embrace trial and error.
"With 25 projects"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 120) and index.
Explores the innovation and physical science behind bridges and tunnels, featuring illustrated, step-by-step instructions for twenty-five projects designed to help students learn about the engineering process.