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Construction / Rennay Craats.

by Craats, Rennay.

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Weigl Publishers, c2009.

Building -- Juvenile literature.

Structural engineering -- Juvenile literature.

9781590369562 (hard cover : alk. paper)

1590369564 (hard cover : alk. paper)

9781590369579 (soft cover : alk. paper)

1590369572 (soft cover : alk. paper)

48 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.

Includes index.

What is a structure? -- How long have people been designing structures? -- How do builders know what to build? -- Can you see a structure before it is built? -- Do all buildings look the same? -- What machines are used to build structures? -- How do cranes lift so much weight? -- What are simple machines? -- Should historical buildings be protected? -- How are old buildings cleared to build new ones? -- How is land prepared for building? -- What are cement and concrete? -- What is treated lumber? -- How are skyscrapers built? -- How do skyscrapers withstand wind? -- What are elevators? -- What is involved in building a bridge? -- How are dams built? -- Who is Frank Gehry? -- How do buildings keep people safe? -- What are construction careers? -- Quick test -- Fast facts.

Illustrates how construction and building touches and shapes our daily lives.

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