Reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created.

"Describes the process of building a spacecraft"--

The Great Wall of China, built in many sections over many centuries, is China's best-known landmark. Engineering the Great Wall of China introduces readers to the dynasties that constructed it, explores the construction techniques that were used, and looks at how the modern Chinese government is working to protect it for the future. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include...

"Describes the process of building an airplane"--Provided by publisher.

From the award-winning author of The Way Things Work, a remarkable look at how a sixteenth-century mosque would have been built, in words and pictures.

Narrative text and photographs examines Native American history and the development of structural engineering and architecture, focusing on Mohawk ironworkers.

Describes the planning, construction, and history of the Brooklyn Bridge, celebrated as one of the greatest landmarks and grandest sights of New York City.

"Read this book to learn how engineers design intelligent cars that drive themselves."--

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the builder of board games, Milton Bradley. Follow the story from Bradley's childhood, his early entrepreneurial work creating and selling stationery, his drafting education at Harvard, his first business creating and selling lithographs, and how these experiences came together when he formed the Milton Bradley Company and created the Game of Life. Bradley's family, retirement, and work producing...

Discusses all the planning and efforts that went into the construction of one of the most famous symbols of the United States, the Statue of Liberty.