Earthquake-Proof Buildings
| AUTHOR | Shofner, Melissa Ra; Shofner, Melissa Raae |
| PUBLISHER | Gareth Stevens Publishing (12/30/2016) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
There's no telling when an earthquake can strike, which is why engineers building in earthquake-prone places need to be careful. Earthquake-proofing buildings takes cutting-edge science and lots of testing, but these amazing creations help keep people safe and prevent further chaos in the event of disaster. Full-color photographs that chronicle the construction of simple bunker-like rooms as well as more complex buildings yet to be tested by major geological events will mesmerize readers. They'll also get a look at how high-rises are built to combat the shaking and swaying that comes with these natural disasters.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781482457698
ISBN-10:
1482457695
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
8.60 x 0.30 x 11.10 inches
Weight:
0.85 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Construction - General
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
- 6th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
6.3
Point Value:
0.5
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 4
Dewey Decimal:
693.852
Library of Congress Control Number:
2016031622
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There's no telling when an earthquake can strike, which is why engineers building in earthquake-prone places need to be careful. Earthquake-proofing buildings takes cutting-edge science and lots of testing, but these amazing creations help keep people safe and prevent further chaos in the event of disaster. Full-color photographs that chronicle the construction of simple bunker-like rooms as well as more complex buildings yet to be tested by major geological events will mesmerize readers. They'll also get a look at how high-rises are built to combat the shaking and swaying that comes with these natural disasters.
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