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SKYSCRAPERS
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| By: |
Chris Oxlade |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£7.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0431000956 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780431000954 |
| Publisher: |
CAPSTONE GLOBAL LIBRARY LTD |
| Pub. date: |
4 December, 2006 |
| Series: |
Building Amazing Structures |
| Pages: |
32 |
| Description: |
Explores amazing structures from around the world, looking at their development, techniques and materials used. This work offers information, charts and facts, covering various aspects of the design and construction of structures. It features photographs, and includes experiments to help understanding. |
| Synopsis: |
This updated edition asks some great questions. What is the world's tallest building? How long would it take to walk to the top of the Empire State Building? How are a skyscraper's windows cleaned? You'll find the answers to these questions and many more in Building Amazing Structures. Each book in the series looks at some of today's most amazing structures from around the world. Begin your journey by reading about similar structures in history and how they were built. Then discover the techniques and materials that today's engineers and builders use to make even more amazing structures. Finally, learn about structures that failed and why. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Heinemann Library |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |