| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
111 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 30 cm |
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| Note |
"Discover the hidden stories behind 10 iconic structures!"--Cover. |
| Contents |
The Great Wall of China (China, 220 CE) -- The Taj Mahal (Agra, India, 1653) -- Big Ben (London, England, 1859) -- The Statue of Liberty (New York City, United States, 1886) -- The Eiffel Tower (Paris, France, 1889) -- The Panama Canal (Panama, 1914) -- The Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, United States, 1937) -- The Sydney Opera House (Sydney, Australia, 1973) -- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Washington, DC, United States, 1982) -- The Burj Khalifa (Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2010). |
| Summary |
"This accessible nonfiction compendium explores the creation of 10 global landmarks, from the first spark of an idea to the final layer of paint. Acclaimed educator Rekha S. Rajan encourages readers to see themselves as the engineers, builders, architects, and more through interactive stories and a unique structure"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Audience |
Ages 7-10. Scholastic Press. |
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Grades 2-3. Scholastic Press. |
| Subject |
Civil engineering -- Juvenile literature.
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Building -- Juvenile literature.
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Structural engineering -- Juvenile literature.
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Historic buildings -- Design and construction -- Juvenile literature.
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Monuments -- Design and construction -- Juvenile literature.
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Great Wall of China (China) -- Juvenile literature.
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Taj Mahal (Agra, India) -- Juvenile literature.
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Big Ben (Tower clock) -- Juvenile literature.
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Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.) -- Juvenile literature.
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Tour Eiffel (Paris, France) -- Juvenile literature.
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Panama Canal (Panama) -- Juvenile literature.
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Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, Calif.) -- Juvenile literature.
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Sydney Opera House -- Juvenile literature.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Washington, D.C.) -- Juvenile literature.
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Burj Khalifa (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) -- Juvenile literature.
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Civil engineering.
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Building.
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Structural engineering.
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Historic buildings -- Design and construction.
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Monuments -- Design and construction.
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| Genre |
Informational works.
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Picture books.
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| Added Author |
Asfour, Alex, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9781338652499 (hardcover) : $19.99 |
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1338652494 (hardcover) |
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