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  • Skyscrapers and Towers

    Shirley Duke

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2015)
    In Skyscrapers and Towers, readers will explore the use of super structures around the world and how they have shaped future technological advancements. This title is the perfect blend of historical content and STEM engagement, and makes a great addition to library collections at home or at school. The Engineering Wonders series takes readers on a historical journey and focuses on the construction of amazing man-made structures and their effects on society. Each 48-page title features full-color photographs, fascinating sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, a list of websites, and comprehension and extension questions. This series engages learners while also reinforcing concepts and helping them strengthen their reading comprehension skills
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  • Elevators

    Tracy Maurer

    Library Binding (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2017)
    A look at some of the most amazing elevators in the world. Addresses the obstacles of construction, the impact on society, and the science of engineering such superstructures.
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  • Engineering Wonders Submarines and Submersibles

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Jan. 25, 2019)
    In Submarines and Submersibles, readers will be introduced to the engineering concepts that are involved in underwater vehicle design. This fact- and photo-filled book explains how submarine and submersibles are developed, how they work, and the different ways in which they are used. The Engineering Wonders series for grades 4–8 explores the ways engineers identify the needs to be met and/or problems to be solved and crated solutions through innovative design. Featuring 48 pages, this series takes a look at a variety of structural, technical, and transportation engineering and their applications.
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  • Bridges

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2015)
    In Bridges, readers will explore the use of super structures around the world and how they have shaped future technological advancements. This title is the perfect blend of historical content and STEM engagement, and makes a great addition to library collections at home or at school. The Engineering Wonders series takes readers on a historical journey and focuses on the construction of amazing man-made structures and their effects on society. Each 48-page title features full-color photographs, fascinating sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, a list of websites, and comprehension and extension questions. This series engages learners while also reinforcing concepts and helping them strengthen their reading comprehension skills
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  • Warships

    Katie Marsico

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Warships play pivotal roles in military operations.Since ancient times, militaries around the world have relied on warships to make or break a wide variety of international conflicts. Readers will learn all about the history of combat vessels, from the ships of ancient Greeks, Romans, and Persians to the high-tech naval technology used today. They will also get a close look at some of history's most incredible warships and find out what naval engineers are planning for tomorrow's ships.
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  • The Great Wall of China

    Rebecca Stanborough

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    This title explores and explains how the Great Wall of China was built. The wall's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the wall was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book also describes the challenges builders faced while building the wall.
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  • The Panama Canal

    Rebecca Stefoff

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    This title explores and explains how the Panama Canal was built. The canal's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the canal was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book also describes the challenges builders faced while building the canal.
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  • International Space Station

    Kirsten Larson

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2017)
    An in-depth overview of the engineering processes involved in constructing the international space station. Addresses the obstacles of construction, the impact on society, and the science of engineering such superstructures.
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  • Engineering Wonders Set: Bridges / Drones / Giant Trucks / Self-driving Cars / Skyscapers / Warships

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    Library Binding (Scholastic Library Pub, Feb. 1, 2016)
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  • Engineering Wonders Cruise Ships

    Kaitlyn Duling

    Hardcover (Rourke Educational Media, Jan. 25, 2019)
    In Cruise Ships, readers will be introduced to the engineering concepts and design of cruise ship innovation. From ship weight and density to electricity and power, this book delves into the depths of cruise ships and what the professionals need to do in order to make these vessels safe, steady, and fun―all at the same time. The Engineering Wonders series for grades 4–8 explores the ways engineers identify the needs to be met and/or problems to be solved and crated solutions through innovative design. Featuring 48 pages, this series takes a look at a variety of structural, technical, and transportation engineering and their applications
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  • The Golden Gate Bridge

    Rebecca Stanborough

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2016)
    This title explores and explains how the Golden Gate Bridge was built. The bridge's construction is described in terms of the engineering process. The book explores why the bridge was built and describes the design stages and technologies used during construction. The book also describes the challenges builders faced while building the bridge.
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  • Great Wall of China

    Carla Mooney

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2015)
    In Great Wall of China, readers will explore the use of super structures around the world and how they have shaped future technological advancements. This title is the perfect blend of historical content and STEM engagement, and makes a great addition to library collections at home or at school. The Engineering Wonders series takes readers on a historical journey and focuses on the construction of amazing man-made structures and their effects on society. Each 48-page title features full-color photographs, fascinating sidebars, a timeline, a glossary, a list of websites, and comprehension and extension questions. This series engages learners while also reinforcing concepts and helping them strengthen their reading comprehension skills
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