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  • The Pentagon

    Elaine Pascoe

    Paperback (Blackbirch Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Background on the history and construction of the Pentagon accompanies an account of the events of September 11, 2001, when this massive structure was attacked by terrorists.
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  • Boeing 747

    Bruce Glassman

    Paperback (Blackbirch Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Examines the history of the world's largest and fastest commercial jet, the Boeing 747-400, including some of the challenges faced in design and construction and how its builders tested the limits of technology.
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  • The London Underground

    Elaine Pascoe

    Paperback (Blackbirch Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Examines the history of London's subway system, known as the Tube, including some of the challenges faced in design and construction and its uses during World War II.
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  • International Space Station

    Elaine Pascoe

    Paperback (Blackbirch Pr Inc, )
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  • The World's Largest Building

    Elaine Pascoe

    Paperback (Blackbirch Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Describes the enormous building north of Seattle, Washington, where Boeing passenger jets are manufactured.
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  • Thinking Big: America's Greatest Constructions

    Elaine Pascoe

    Paperback (Blackbirch Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Explores the history and building of several major landmarks in America, including the Brooklyn Bridge, River Rouge industrial plant, the Empire State Building, and the Interstate Highway System.
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  • The Seawolf Submarine

    Elaine Pascoe

    Paperback (Blackbirch Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2004)
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  • Skyscrapers

    Elaine Pascoe

    Paperback (Blackbirch Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Examines the history of the world's tallest buildings, including some of the challenges faced in design and construction and how their builders tested the limits of technology.
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  • Machu Picchu

    Gillian Richardson

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2018)
    Hidden by thick forest plants high in the Andes Mountains of South America, the Inca city of Machu Picchu lay abandoned for nearly 400 years. It was not until 1911 that it became active again. Find out more in Machu Picchu, a title in the Structural Wonders of the World series. These books identify some of the worlds best-known structures, exploring their history, the people responsible for their creation, and the science behind their construction. Each title features informative text, colorful photographs and maps, and a timeline detailing the steps toward construction.
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  • Burj Khalifa

    Katie Goldsworthy

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, July 15, 2018)
    Examines the tallest structure in the world that can be seen from 60 miles away.
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  • The Great Wall of China

    Christine Webster

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2018)
    The Great Wall of China was built to stop intruders from invading the country. Construction began more than 2,000 years ago. The wall took more than 1,000 years to build. Find out more in The Great Wall of China, a title in the Structural Wonders of the World series. These books identify some of the worlds best-known structures, exploring their history, the people responsible for their creation, and the science behind their construction. Each title features informative text, colorful photographs and maps, and a timeline detailing the steps toward construction.
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  • Colosseum

    Simon Rose

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Sept. 15, 2018)
    The Colosseum stands tall in the heart of Rome, Italy. As an amphitheater, it was built to stage events for the public. These events included gladiator fights and animal hunts. Find out more in Colosseum, a title in the Structural Wonders of the World series. These books identify some of the worlds best-known structures, exploring their history, the people responsible for their creation, and the science behind their construction. Each title features informative text, colorful photographs and maps, and a timeline detailing the steps toward construction.
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