STRUCTURES
Bridges: Extreme Bridges
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Bridge Basics--PBS
Building Bridges by
Bridges have helped people cross large bodies of water for millennia. Discover the engineering behind bridges.
ISBN: 1502605996Publication Date: 2015-07-15
Empire State Building
Empire State Building by
Discusses the construction and architectural elements of the Empire State Building.
ISBN: 1617140805Publication Date: 2010-09-01
Skyscrapers: How Did They Build that Skyscraper?
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PBS Building Big: Skyscrapers
Skyscrapers and Towers by Have you ever looked up and seen a skyscraper or tower? How were these amazing structures built? It took thousands of years to create and perfect the technology needed to help these giants withstand the forces of nature. In this scientific text, students will learn all about famous skyscrapers and towers around the world and why they are considered engineering wonders! This title will allow students to distinguish between a model and the actual object, process, and/or events the model represents. * Fact boxes and content sidebars * Bold keywords and phonetic glossary * Text based questions * Diagrams and timeline
ISBN: 1634306074Publication Date: 2015-08-01
Statue of Liberty
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DK Find Out about the Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty Virtual Tour
Statue of Liberty--Brain Pop
The Statue of Liberty by
Representing freedom and the friendship between France and the United States, the Statue of Liberty is an important symbol in U.S. history. The Statue of Liberty helps readers learn about Liberty Island, the structure of the statue, and how its color has changed over time. Book jacket.
ISBN: 0836841433Publication Date: 2004-01-04
