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Books in Easy Read Modern Wonder series

  • Canals

    Cass Sandak

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 1983)
    An introduction to the function and operations of canal systems discusses the use of canals, their design and construction, how locks work, and their role in commerce and water supply control
    Q
  • Dams

    Cass R. Sandak

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 1983)
    Describes various kinds of dams, how they function, and how they are planned and built. Also discusses some of the problems and failures of dams and the uses of other kinds of water barriers.
    U
  • Bridges

    Cass R. Sandak

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Sept. 1, 1983)
    Examines the engineering feats and technological achievements used in the design and construction of cantilever, arch, suspension, and other types of bridges
    D
  • Roads

    Cass R. Sandak

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, )
    None
    R
  • Skyscrapers

    Cass R. Sandak

    Hardcover (Olympic Marketing Corp, Feb. 1, 1984)
    Discusses the development of skyscrapers, how they are constructed, and new techniques for building them.
  • Tunnels

    Cass R. Sandak

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Feb. 1, 1984)
    An introduction to tunnels including their history, how they are made, various kinds of tunnels and their construction, and their uses.
    R