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The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers & Architects

AUTHOR Salvadori, Mario
PUBLISHER Chicago Review Press (03/01/2000)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Students discover the basic principles necessary to build all types of structures used in everyday life including bridges, skyscrapers, and other architectural gems. Line art illustrations help to explain projects that demonstrate how these principles keep structures solid. Perfect for kids who wonder why, and love to figure things out All projects are easily done with materials found around-the-house.
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ISBN-13: 9781556520808
ISBN-10: 1556520808
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0003
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Page Count: 160
Carton Quantity: 36
Product Dimensions: 7.48 x 0.42 x 9.95 inches
Weight: 0.75 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Civil - General
Grade Level: 5th Grade - 8th Grade
Dewey Decimal: 624.177
Library of Congress Control Number: 89049406
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The Art of Construction outlines the basic principles necessary to build bridges, skyscrapers, and other architectural structures. Projects that demonstrate how these principles keep the deigns from falling are given.
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Students discover the basic principles necessary to build all types of structures used in everyday life including bridges, skyscrapers, and other architectural gems. Line art illustrations help to explain projects that demonstrate how these principles keep structures solid. Perfect for kids who wonder why, and love to figure things out All projects are easily done with materials found around-the-house.
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