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Brunelleschi's Dome is the story of how a Renaissance genius bent men, materials, and the very forces of nature to build an architectural wonder we continue to marvel at today. Denounced at first as a madman, Brunelleschi was celebrated at the end as a genius. Even today, in an age of soaring skyscrapers, the cathedral dome of Santa Maria del Fiore retains a rare power to astonish. Ross King brings its creation to life in a fifteenth-century chronicle...
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Brilliant engineer Warren Neale is determined to finish the most ambitious project in American history--the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad. The terrain and climate provide formidable obstacles, but a troublesome group of Wyoming residents is the true danger. Unwilling to stand by helplessly while the country changes, the group intends to fight the coming of the railroad by any means necessary.
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An investigative history of Depression Era power brokers and labor wars in the construction of the Pulaski Skyway across the New Jersey Meadowlands.
In the 1930s, as America's love affair with the automobile began, cars and trucks leaving the nation's largest city were dumped out of the Holland Tunnel onto local roads winding through New Jersey swampland. The Pulaski Skyway, America's first "superhighway," would change all that by connecting the...
5) Pyramid
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Text and black-and-white illustrations follow the intricate step-by-step process of the building of an ancient Egyptian pyramid.
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The breathtaking story of five brothers who bring each other up in a world run by their own rules. As the Dunbar boys love and fight and learn to reckon with the adult world, they discover the moving secret behind their father's disappearance. At the center of the Dunbar family is Clay, a boy who will build a bridge--for his family, for his past, for greatness, for his sins, for a miracle. The question is, how far is Clay willing to go? And how much...
9) Mosque
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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.
10) Panama Canal
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers the science and engineering behind the Panama Canal. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index"--
12) The Panama Canal
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"This title explores and explains how the Panama Canal was built. The canal's construction is described in terms of the engineering process"--
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"What does it take to build a building taller than any other building in the world? Skyscrapers don't just look impressive, there's a lot of work put into keeping them standing tall! From drilling anchor holes and erecting steel beams, to laying acres of concrete, each step is carefully orchestrated to create these massive marvels. Young readers will put on their hard hats and walk with engineers and construction workers as they learn what goes into...
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"Bridges are an important part of how many people get from place to place. But how do they work and how are they built? From the very first bridges to the bridges built today, young readers will explore these important engineering marvels. Through a full-color step-by-step photographic guide, they'll learn how to build their own model bridge. With accessible text closely paired with photographs, young readers will deepen their understanding of bridges"--...
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"Discover tested, reliable (and easy) plans for building houses and feeders that attract the most popular backyard birds in North America. DIY birdhouses and feeders are inexpensive and relatively easy to make, even if you don't own a shop's worth of tools or you have very limited carpentry experience. With a few materials and some entry-level skills, you can build cozy homes and an inviting backyard snack bar for all of your favorite feathered friends....
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'Kitchen remodels continue to be one of the most common residential remodeling projects (second only to bathrooms). All New Kitchen Ideas that Work features over 350 ideas covering a range of kitchen styles and sizes plus top-notch design advice. Completely updated to include over 350 photos Ideas range from simple, budget-friendly upgrades to full-scale remodels and new construction projects, so homeowners can make smart choices about what they want...
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#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham delivers high-flying international suspense in a stunning new legal thriller that marks the return of Mitch McDeere, the brilliant hero of The Firm. What became of Mitch and Abby McDeere after they exposed the crimes of Memphis law firm Bendini, Lambert & Locke and fled the country? The answer is in The Exchange, the riveting sequel to The Firm, the blockbuster thriller that launched the career of...
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Have you ever wondered how bridges don't fall down or how really old buildings stay standing up? Basic principles of architecture and engineering, including an introduction to bridges, locks, arches, columns, and skyscrapers are explored through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text.
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