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How was that built?, the stories behind awesome structures, Roma Agrawal ; illustrated by Katie Hickey

Label
How was that built?, the stories behind awesome structures, Roma Agrawal ; illustrated by Katie Hickey
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Intended audience
Grades 2-3, Bloomsbury Children's Books
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
How was that built?
Oclc number
1268545667
Responsibility statement
Roma Agrawal ; illustrated by Katie Hickey
Sub title
the stories behind awesome structures
Summary
"From skyscrapers to bridges, meet the extraordinary people who helped build some of the world's architectural marvels"--, Provided by publisherAgrawai takes us behind-the-scenes of some of the world's most incredible structures. He show how engineers tackle big challenges-- they even have ideas for building in space! From skyscrapers to bridges, meet the extraordinary people who helped build some of the world's architectural marvels. -- adapted from jacket and publisher info
Table Of Contents
Introduction -- How to build flat -- How to build tall -- How to build long -- How to build a dome -- How to build clean -- How to build strong -- How to build across -- How to build stable -- How to build watertight -- How to build underground -- How to build moving things -- How to build on ice -- How to build in the sea -- How to build in outer space -- Building into the future -- Glossary -- Engineers' gallery
Target audience
juvenile
Contributor
Content
Illustrator
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