Mega structures

Mega structures

Helen Greathead

Book - 2016

"Amazing, towering structures like the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum, Taj Mahal, Sydney Opera House, and much more will fascinate science and fact-hungry kids as they learn facts such as how the Egyptian Pyramids (and other ancient buildings) were built without modern technology, what the Statue of Liberty originally looked like, and what makes the Leaning Tower of Pisa tilted. This Superstats book introduces readers to all sorts of structures in one convenient package filled with nearly 1,000 facts! Fascinating information is accompanied by wonderful photographs to ensure that kids' natural curiosity is both satisfied AND inspired"--

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Subjects
Buildings > Juvenile literature.
Engineering > Juvenile literature.
Published
New York, New York : Little Bee Books 2016.
Language
English
Main Author
Helen Greathead (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
ISBN
9781499802412
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Review by Booklist Review

The Superstats series collects pieces of facts and trivia and presents them in an appealing manner that is accessible to young readers. These two installments detail the number of ways in which the form of something can so often determine its function. Mega Structures reveals facts on all kinds of engineering feats, from the general (igloos, pools) to the specific (the Great Wall of China, the Titanic). Facts on display here include details on how long it took to build certain architectural structures, how the design of certain buildings facilitates their use, and historical relevancy. This series is well designed boxed facts pop over glossy photos and it's highly visual and exciting to look at. The organization is somewhat arbitrary, although a detailed table of contents helps, and its quick-fact composition makes the series best suited for casual browsers.--Reagan, Maggie Copyright 2016 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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